The artwork titled “Woman,” created by Kazimir Malevich in 1916, is an example of the Cubism art movement and falls under the genre of sketch and study.
The artwork depicts a figure rendered in a minimalist cubist style, characterized by geometric shapes and angular lines. The composition is composed of fragmented and intersecting forms, creating an abstract representation of a woman. The use of straight lines and angular shapes encapsulates the essence of Cubism, focusing on deconstructing objects into basic geometric components. The drawing is monochromatic, employing a simple and direct approach consistent with sketch studies. The abstracted figure retains key human features, suggesting clothing and posture, while maintaining a high degree of abstraction, characteristic of Kazimir Malevich’s artistic exploration during this period.