The artwork titled “Soldier” is a piece created by Kazimir Malevich in 1913. Executed using pencil and watercolor on paper, this creation belongs to the Constructivism movement and falls under the genre of sketch and study. The dimensions of the artwork are 54.2 x 35 cm.
The artwork depicts a simplified, abstract representation of a soldier, characterized by geometric shapes and a predominantly blue, black, red, and white color scheme. The figure stands at the center, holding a curved sword in one hand, and is adorned with a red diamond-shaped headpiece. The background is minimalistic, with a faint, sketched outline and sparse, abstract elements, leaving the primary focus on the central figure. Below the soldier, handwritten inscriptions can be observed along with a small, auxiliary sketch of a similar figure, emphasizing the study aspect of the piece. The overall composition reflects Malevich’s exploration of form and abstraction, marking his contribution to the Constructivist movement.