The artwork titled “Two Dryads”, created by Kazimir Malevich in 1908, falls under the genre of mythological painting and is associated with the Symbolism art movement.
The artwork depicts two mythological creatures known as dryads, who are tree nymphs in ancient Greek mythology. The composition is circular in shape, with an ornate, stylized tree at its center. The branches of the tree are intricately woven with spiral designs and adorned with small decorative elements, reminiscent of traditional patterns. At the base of the tree, the two dryads are portrayed, each kneeling and turning away from each other, with flowing hair and ethereal, delicate forms. The outer boundary of the artwork is encircled with a series of motifs that complement the central tree’s elaborate design. The overall composition evokes a mystical and harmonious connection between the natural and the supernatural, encapsulating the essence of Symbolism’s thematic exploration of the otherworldly.