"Bust of a Woman" by Kazimir Malevich, painted around 1928–1932, belongs to the artist's mature figurative period, following his Suprematist experiments. The work depicts a female figure at half length, characterised by a simplified volumetric construction and a strong stylisation of the features. The face, almost devoid of physiognomy, takes on the value of a universal symbol rather than a realistic portrait. Malevich uses an intense but essential colour range, with flat fields of colour that recall his pursuit of abstraction.
The neutral background and frontal composition give the figure a monumental, iconic presence. The artist thus explores the identity of the Soviet peasant woman, suspended between the depiction of everyday life and a strong metaphysical character. The painting bears witness to his attempt to reconcile his avant-garde vision with the demands of the realism imposed by the regime, without renouncing his own innovative poetics.
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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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