A scene from the drama of Leonid Andreev Anathema 1909

Kazimir Malevich's 1909 drawing "A scene from the drama of Leonid Andreev Anathema" depicts a dramatic moment from the play. The scene is rendered in stark black and white, with a focus on the figures and their gestures. The composition is theatrical, with the central figure dramatically raising their arms in a gesture of anguish or defiance. The drawing is a powerful example of Malevich's early work, which often explored themes of death and the human condition. The graphic nature of the artwork contributes to the overall sense of drama and suspense, and the simplicity of the forms allows the viewer to focus on the emotional intensity of the scene.