Description
The painting "Labrador - 1911" by Kazimir Malevich is a work that, although it does not stand out among its famous suprematist works, offers a fascinating look at its early period and its evolution as an artist. Malevich, who is widely recognized for his contribution to the Supreme Movement and his iconic "black square", explored several styles before consolidating his characteristic artistic language. "Labrador - 1911" emanates from that stage of search and transition, being a testimony of his ability to capture rural essence and daily life.
The composition of this work places us immediately in the heart of the Russian field, presenting a central character: a man working the earth. The farmer, robust and in full action, is dressed in simple and traditional clothes, which accentuates the authenticity and simplicity of the scene. His position and dynamism of their movement draw a clear line through the painting, What directs the viewer's gaze towards the plow and the brown earth under his feet. The relationship between man and earth is evident, symbolizing the deep and almost spiritual connection between the farmer and his surroundings.
The colors in this piece are fundamental to transmit the agrarian atmosphere. Malevich uses an Earth's palette, dominated by brown, ocher and green tones. These colors not only give realism to the scene, but also evoke wealth and soil fertility. As a contrast, we see elements in red and white, such as the farmer's attire, which add a vibrant energy and at the same time highlight the central figure in the landscape. The blue tones in the sky, although less prominent, balance and complete the composition, suggesting a serenity and vastness that extends beyond the field of vision.
It is interesting to notice the influence of Russian folk art on this work. Malevich, before his incursions into abstract art, was deeply rooted in experimentation with neo-primitivist styles, where elements of popular art were combined with a modern vision. This period of his career reflects his interest in the scenes of everyday life and his search for an art that will resonate both his contemporaries and his cultural roots.
The "Labrador - 1911" represents a decisive connection in Malevich's artistic trajectory. The relationship between figure and background, the harmony of colors and the representation of simple human activity are all indicative of an artist who was still defining his voice, but whose technical mastery was already evident. These elements prefigure the most radical approach that it would adopt in their supreme works, where simplification and abstraction would gain prominence, but always with a solid basis in its ability to observe and represent the natural world.
Although "Labrador - 1911" may not be as well known as Malevich's later compositions, its importance lies in its ability to offer a window to the artist's concerns and early explorations. It is a piece that communicates both the dedication of the farmer to his work and that of the same Malevich to his, working new forms of expression in the immense field of art.
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