Peasant Woman Carrying Buckets with Water 1913

Kazimir Malevich's 1913 "Peasant Woman Carrying Buckets with Water" is a prime example of his early experimentation with geometric abstraction, a hallmark of the Suprematist movement he founded. The stark black and white composition utilizes simplified shapes, particularly triangles, to depict the figure and the objects she carries, creating a visual language that moves beyond the recognizable world. This early work reflects Malevich's pursuit of a new visual language that focused on pure form and color, laying the foundation for his groundbreaking abstract work.