The artwork titled “Peasants” was created by Kazimir Malevich around c.1930. This piece is an oil painting on canvas and is representative of the Neo-Suprematism art movement. Measuring 53 by 70 centimeters, it falls under the genre of portraiture and belongs to the artist’s series known as the 2nd Peasant Cycle.
In the artwork, two faceless, elongated human figures are depicted standing side by side against a vibrant, geometric background. The figure on the left is rendered in a predominantly yellow hue with a white oval for a face, while the figure on the right is in shades of red with a similarly featureless face. The landscape behind them is composed of abstract, multicolored patches that create a dynamic and rhythmic pattern. The use of bright colors and simplified forms reflects Malevich’s avant-garde exploration of geometric abstraction and his philosophical inquiry into the human condition and peasant life. The faceless depiction of the peasants imparts a sense of universality and anonymity, emphasizing their symbolic rather than individual significance.
