“Prayer” is an artwork created by Kazimir Malevich in 1907. Executed using wood and tempera, it embodies the Symbolism movement and stands as a genre painting. The dimensions of the artwork are 70 x 74.8 cm.
The artwork features a contemplative figure engaged in an act of prayer, enveloped in warm, earthy tones enhanced by the tempera medium. Dominated by hues of red and orange, the figure is set within a naturalistic backdrop, suggesting a communion with both the spiritual and the natural world. The detailed rendering of trees and the subtle use of light contribute to the overall solemn and introspective atmosphere. Bathed in an almost ethereal glow, the figure’s pose evokes a sense of deep meditation and connection to the divine, emblematic of the Symbolist movement’s preoccupation with spirituality and inner experience.
