“Someone Wicked” is a work by Kazimir Malevich, created in 1913 using pencil on paper. This artwork, which is a sketch and study associated with Constructivism, measures 27 x 21 cm and is currently housed in the St. Petersburg State Museum of Theater and Music in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
The artwork features a minimalist, geometric representation of a figure holding a rifle. The figure is delineated with clean, angular lines, characteristic of the Constructivist movement, and is adorned in a green and black uniform with a striking red hand, all contrasted against a plain, light background. The precise use of shapes and color blocks gives the piece a distinctly abstract and modernist feel, exemplifying Malevich’s innovative approach to form and composition. Subtle text and initials can be observed near the lower edge of the artwork, adding a layer of contextual or personal annotation by the artist.