The artwork titled “Pedicurist in the Baths,” created by Kazimir Malevich, is executed using gouache on paper. This piece is associated with the Fauvism movement and belongs to the genre of genre painting. It is currently located at the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
In this artwork, the scene depicts three individuals engaged in a bathhouse setting. The central figure, presumably the pedicurist, is kneeling on the floor and focused intently on attending to the foot of the individual seated on the right. The left figure, who seems to be soaking in leisure, is depicted smoking with visible relaxation. The overall composition is characterized by bold, broad strokes and a distinct use of color typical of Fauvism, emphasizing expressive, non-naturalistic hues. The figures are rendered with simplified forms and a painterly approach, evoking a sense of communal intimacy and an everyday ritual.