What impudence! (1915) by Kazimir Malevich

What impudence! - Kazimir Malevich - 1915

Artwork Information

TitleWhat impudence!
ArtistKazimir Malevich
Date1915
Art MovementSuprematism

About What impudence!

The artwork titled “What impudence!”, created by Kazimir Malevich in 1915, falls within the Suprematism movement and is categorized as a sketch and study.

The artwork features a minimalist composition composed of several geometric shapes. At its core, there is a large, solid black square, positioned centrally. Above this square, there is a smaller horizontal rectangle and a small circle directly above it, aligned vertically. Below the large square, there is an inverted “V” shape, which further balances the composition. The shapes, rendered in black ink against what appears to be a light background, are stark and convey a sense of abstract simplicity. The phrase “Какая наглость” (translating to “What impudence” in Russian) is inscribed near the right side of the large black square, adding a textual element to the piece. The artwork exemplifies Malevich’s exploration of geometric abstraction and the purity of shapes, typical of Suprematist art.

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