Taking in the Harvest (1911) by Kazimir Malevich

Taking in the Harvest - Kazimir Malevich - 1911

Artwork Information

TitleTaking in the Harvest
ArtistKazimir Malevich
Date1911
Dimensions72 x 74.5 cm
Art MovementCubism

About Taking in the Harvest

“Taking in the Harvest” is an artwork created by Kazimir Malevich in 1911. It belongs to the art movement Cubism and falls under the genre of genre painting. The dimensions of the artwork are 72 x 74.5 cm, and it is part of the 1st Peasant Cycle series.

The artwork depicts several figures engaged in the act of harvesting, represented with the distinctive geometric shapes and vibrant, intersecting colors characteristic of Cubism. The figures appear robust and industrious, each intensely focused on their task. The composition features a bold color palette with strong contrasts and repetitive patterns that emphasize the physicality and effort involved in the harvest. The stylized forms and dynamic arrangement within the artwork embody the Cubist movement’s departure from traditional representation, seeking instead to capture multiple perspectives and the essence of the subjects’ experiences.

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