The House under Construction by Kazimir Malevich represents one of the most significant moments in his evolution towards Suprematism, in which the artist progressively abandons traditional figuration to devote himself to pure, dynamic geometric forms. In this work, the building of a house becomes a metaphor for a new world, born of the energy of progress and the Russian revolutionary ideal. The bright, contrasting colours – mainly reds, whites, yellows and blacks – stand out against a neutral background, creating an ensemble that suggests movement and growth.
The oblique lines and angular structures create a sense of controlled instability, as if the building were in a constant state of becoming. Malevich does not seek to depict a real construction, but the essence of building: the tension between order and freedom, between human design and creative power. The work thus becomes an icon of modern art and its utopian aspirations.
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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