“Aviator”, painted by Kazimir Malevich in 1914, is one of the most significant works of the artist’s cubo-futurist period. The figure of the pilot, a symbol of modernity and of the technological progress of the early 20th century, is depicted through fragmented geometric shapes, dynamic lines and overlapping colours that suggest movement and mechanical power. The aviator seems to merge with the aeroplane, as if man and machine were a single entity: a central theme in the avant-gardes of the time, fascinated by speed and innovation.
The work stages a new idea of the modern hero, able to master the sky and go beyond the limits of earthly reality. Malevich uses bold colours and a complex visual construction to convey energy and a sense of conquest. Aviator marks a fundamental stage on the path towards Suprematist abstraction: though it starts from a recognisable subject, the painting already opens onto a more conceptual and spiritual dimension of art.
Unique quality material
Print on handmade Amalfi paper Sheet size: 29 x 42 cm (11.4 x 16.5 in) With frame: 31 x 44 cm (12.2 x 17.3 in) Material: artwork printed on very fine handmade Amalfi paper with deckled edges Frame: light brown beech wood and wood pulp, handmade
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