Sketch to the Portrait of a Builder by Kazimir Malevich

Sketch to the Portrait of a Builder - Kazimir Malevich -

Artwork Information

TitleSketch to the Portrait of a Builder
ArtistKazimir Malevich
Mediumpencil,paper
Dimensions49.6 x 33 cm
Art MovementCubo-Futurism
Current LocationTretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia

About Sketch to the Portrait of a Builder

The artwork titled “Sketch to the Portrait of a Builder” by Kazimir Malevich, created using pencil on paper, is a prime example of the Cubo-Futurism movement. Measuring 49.6 x 33 cm, this sketch and study piece is housed at the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow, Russia.

Examining the artwork, one observes a composition characterized by geometric forms and overlapping planes, typical of Cubo-Futurist aesthetics. The central figure, presumably a builder, is depicted in a stylized manner with angular lines and fragmented shapes that suggest motion and dynamism. The use of shading and interplay of light and dark areas enhance the three-dimensionality of the figure, while the background elements hint at a construction site, thus grounding the subject within its implied context. Overall, the sketch captures the industrial and mechanical spirit of the early 20th century through its abstract and modernist approach.

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