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Kazimir Malevich, a pioneer of avant -garde art and founder of suprematism, left an indelible mark on the history of art with its innovative focus on form and color. In her work "Women's peasant with cubes" of 1913, we observed a fascinating intersection between its previous phase, still influenced by Cubism and Futurism, and the path to its suprematist manifesto.
The painting shows a peasant woman, a central figure that stands robust and almost monumental with two cubes, one in each hand, evoking the simple and hard daily life of rural life. The peasant figure is presented with a remarkable geometric character, composed of angular and stylized forms, which reveal the influence of artists such as Pablo Picasso. Strong lines and clear edges give the figure an almost sculptural presence, dominating the pictorial space.
Chromatically, Malevich opts for a vibrant but controlled palette. The use of primary and secondary colors - especially red, blue and yellow - directs attention to the peasant, highlighting it both of its immediate surroundings and its socioeconomic role. The contrast between the living red of the woman's dress and the softest tones in the background creates a visual tension that immediately captures the viewer's gaze.
The environment, however, is no less significant. Malevich uses a landscape that, although simplified, is still an evocative backdrop of peasant life. The houses on the horizon, drawn with straight lines and solid colors, serve as a counterpoint to the main figure, underlining the rural context and anchoring the protagonist in a concrete reality. There is an economy of details that suggests movement towards abstraction, but not yet the absolute degree that we will see in subsequent works.
It is no coincidence that the work was created during a tumultuous and revolutionary period both in the social and artistic field of Russia. The year 1913 was significant for Malevich, who was in the process of exploring and redefining his style. Thus, "Campesina woman with cubes" can be seen as a bridge between her pre-surgery stage and the total conception that would reach "black square" in 1915.
The theme of the peasant also reveals a social concern. Malevich, despite his inclination towards abstraction, never completely abandoned dialogue with the socio -political reality of his time. The painting not only pays tribute to the resistance and work of peasant women, but also reflects the transformations and changes in rural life just before the Russian revolution. Through this work, Malevich captures and transcends the ordinary, providing the peasant for an almost heroic dignity.
In sum, "Peasant Woman with Cubes" is a work that encapsulates an essential moment in the artistic evolution of Kazimir Malevich. It offers us a mirror to an era and a life in transition, presented by an innovative synthesis of form and color. This work is not only a testimony of the artist's technical and conceptual skills, but also a prelude to the radical rupture with the figurative representation that would define his career shortly after.
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