Study for Portrait of a Peasant (c.1912) by Kazimir Malevich

Study for Portrait of a Peasant - Kazimir Malevich - c.1912

Artwork Information

TitleStudy for Portrait of a Peasant
ArtistKazimir Malevich
Datec.1912
Art MovementNaïve Art (Primitivism)

About Study for Portrait of a Peasant

“Study for Portrait of a Peasant” is an artwork by Kazimir Malevich, created circa 1912. The piece is associated with the Naïve Art movement, specifically Primitivism, and belongs to the genre of sketch and study. It forms part of the artist’s “1st Peasant Cycle” series.

The artwork depicts a stylized and expressive portrait of a peasant. The composition features bold, almost childlike brushstrokes with a vivid color palette dominated by reds, blacks, and browns. The peasant’s face, rendered in an angular and geometric style, shows a contemplative expression. The use of contrasting colors and rough texture conveys a raw and primitive atmosphere, aligning with the principles of Primitivism and Naïve Art. The brushwork is loose and spontaneous, emphasizing the simplicity and directness characteristic of the genre. Malevich’s signature is visible on the artwork, reinforcing its authenticity.

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