Oak and dryads 1908

Kazimir Malevich's "Oak and Dryads" (1908) is a symbolic painting depicting a fantastical world inhabited by figures that evoke the concept of dryads, tree spirits, and other mystical beings. With a vibrant palette of reds, yellows, and greens, Malevich creates a visually rich and intricate scene. The painting's style reflects the artist's early exploration of symbolism and expressionism, as seen in the use of distorted forms and dynamic lines. This painting offers a glimpse into Malevich's creative journey prior to his radical Suprematist works and is an example of his early exploration of the mystical and symbolic.