The artwork, “Reapers,” created by Kazimir Malevich in 1929, is an oil painting on wood that belongs to the Neo-Suprematism and Realism movement. This genre painting is part of Malevich’s “2nd Peasant Cycle” series.
In the artwork, a group of peasant women are depicted engaging in the laborious task of reaping during harvest time. The central figure dominates the scene with her strong, upright posture and direct gaze, dressed in a white blouse and green skirt, holding a sickle. The two other women are engaged in harvesting the crops, their figures slightly bent as they work, clad in clothing distinguished by red skirts. The rural landscape in the background features a verdant land under a dramatic sky full of expressive clouds, emphasizing the contrast between the serene environment and the toil of the reapers. The use of bold colors and simplistic forms is characteristic of Malevich’s evolving style, portraying a vivid yet harmonious tableau of agrarian labor.