Woodcutter (1913) by Kazimir Malevich

Woodcutter - Kazimir Malevich - 1913

Artwork Information

TitleWoodcutter
ArtistKazimir Malevich
Date1913
Mediumpencil,paper
Dimensions17.1 x 17 cm
Art MovementCubo-Futurism

About Woodcutter

The artwork titled “Woodcutter” by Kazimir Malevich, created in 1913, is a pencil sketch on paper. A part of the Cubo-Futurism art movement, it is a study and sketch piece with dimensions of 17.1 x 17 cm.

The artwork features a stylized depiction of a woodcutter amidst an arrangement of abstracted forms, typical of the Cubo-Futurist movement, which melded elements of Cubism and Futurism. Dominated by geometric shapes and intersecting planes, the composition portrays a sense of dynamic movement and mechanization. The fragmentation of the form into angular segments and the emphasis on lines and shading lend the subject a sense of volume and three-dimensionality. The woodcutter, characterized by simplified and angular features, is shown in the act of swinging an axe, which enhances the sense of vigorous activity integral to the Cubo-Futurist aesthetic. The use of pencil gives the image a textural quality and subtle tonal variations, contributing to the overall depth and detail of this intricate sketch.

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