The artwork titled “Standing Figure,” created by Kazimir Malevich, is a study sketch belonging to the Suprematism art movement. Distinctly, Malevich’s Suprematist works emphasize basic geometric forms and a limited range of colors to convey the supremacy of artistic feeling over the depiction of objects.
The artwork depicts a rudimentary figure standing in a seemingly motionless pose. Executed with simple, bold strokes, the figure’s head, limbs, and torso are rendered in black, while the sketching suggests minimal detail, evoking a sense of abstraction. The limbs are lined simply, almost giving the impression of a mannequin, and the body is somewhat triangular, illustrating Malevich’s characteristic use of geometric shapes. All elements are contained within a lightly sketched rectangular boundary, further isolating the abstract figure from any discernible background or context.