The artwork titled “Reaper,” created by Kazimir Malevich in 1913, is a piece within the Cubo-Futurism movement. This genre painting is part of the artist’s “1st Peasant Cycle” series and measures 13.8 x 13 cm. The work exemplifies the dynamism and geometric abstraction characteristic of Cubo-Futurism.
The artwork predominantly employs a monochromatic palette, with the central figure of the reaper depicted through a complex interplay of geometric shapes and lines. The fragmented forms and overlapping planes convey a sense of motion and energy, which is a hallmark of the Cubo-Futurism style. The figure is constructed from interlocking segments, creating a rhythmic pattern that animates the static medium of the drawing. The abstraction of the human form aligns with Malevich’s exploration of movement and the mechanization of rural life, emblematic of the early 20th-century avant-garde art movements.