Woman with Rake (c.1932) by Kazimir Malevich

Woman with Rake - Kazimir Malevich - c.1932

Artwork Information

TitleWoman with Rake
ArtistKazimir Malevich
Datec.1932
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions100 x 75 cm
Art MovementNeo-Suprematism
Current LocationTretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia

About Woman with Rake

The artwork “Woman with Rake” by Kazimir Malevich, created approximately in 1932, is an oil on canvas painting belonging to the Neo-Suprematism art movement. As a genre painting, this piece measures 100 by 75 centimeters and is part of Malevich’s “2nd Peasant Cycle” series. The artwork is currently housed in the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow, Russia.

This painting depicts a highly stylized and geometric figure of a woman holding a rake, rendered in Malevich’s characteristic abstract and simplified forms. The figure is composed of bold, flat areas of color, with a stark contrast between black, white, red, and blue. The background is a harmonious blend of sky blue, green, and horizontal bands of pastel tones, suggesting a rural landscape. The woman’s form is fragmented into sections of color, creating a sense of division and unity simultaneously, embodying Malevich’s exploration of the relationship between form, color, and space. This work, part of the “2nd Peasant Cycle,” reflects Malevich’s interest in depicting the lives and struggles of rural workers through his unique artistic vision.

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