Peasant Woman with Buckets and a Child 1912

"Peasant Woman with Buckets and a Child," painted by Kazimir Malevich in 1912, showcases the artist's early exploration of Cubist and Expressionist influences. The work depicts a simplified, almost symbolic, representation of a peasant woman and child, characterized by bold colors and flattened forms. The figures are depicted in a stylized manner, with exaggerated features, which creates a sense of emotional intensity and emphasizes the hardships of peasant life. This piece, now housed in the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam, is a poignant example of Malevich's artistic development before he fully embraced the radical aesthetic of Suprematism.