Suprematist Composition: White on White (1917 – 1918) by Kazimir Malevich

Suprematist Composition: White on White - Kazimir Malevich - 1917 - 1918

Artwork Information

TitleSuprematist Composition: White on White
ArtistKazimir Malevich
Date1917 - 1918
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions79.4 x 79.4 cm
Art MovementSuprematism
Current LocationMuseum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York City, NY, US

About Suprematist Composition: White on White

“Suprematist Composition: White on White,” created by Kazimir Malevich between 1917 and 1918, embodies the essence of the Suprematism movement. Crafted using oil on canvas, the abstract artwork measures 79.4 by 79.4 centimeters and resides in the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City, NY, US.

The artwork features a minimalist design, comprising a white square tilted slightly atop a similarly white background, both rendered in subtly different shades. The interplay of these nuanced whites creates a sense of spatial depth and movement, inviting the viewer to appreciate its deceptively simple yet profoundly contemplative composition. The rough texture and visible brushstrokes further accentuate the abstract and non-representational ethos of the Suprematist art movement.

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