Portrait of a Youth 1933

"Portrait of a Youth" (1933) by Kazimir Malevich is an oil on canvas portrait that depicts a young man with a striking, almost vacant expression. The subject's skin is pale, with prominent blue eyes and a shaven head. The youth is dressed in a striped shirt with prominent red and blue colors, the artist utilized bold strokes and a contrasting color palette to create a sense of depth and texture. Malevich was a prominent figure in the Russian avant-garde movement and is best known for his contributions to Suprematism, a form of abstract art. The artwork, while not a classic example of suprematism, still exhibits Malevich's signature style and use of color.