The man with the bag 

Kazimir Malevich's 'The Man with the Bag', is made with oil on canvas, using expressive brushstrokes and bold colors. The painting depicts an anonymous figure burdened by a large sack. The man's form is simplified, almost geometric, emphasizing the weight and strain of his labor, the heaviness of his load. The materiality of oil paint lends itself to the rough, textured surface, highlighting the physical effort of the worker. Malevich engages with the traditional medium of painting, but departs from academic representation by focusing on the everyday struggles of the working class. The raw, almost crude application of paint mirrors the harsh realities of labor and speaks to the social context of early 20th-century Russia, where industrialization and rural poverty were prevalent. The painting challenges the viewer to consider the human cost of labor and the social inequalities inherent in systems of production. It underscores how the choice of materials and techniques can elevate the depiction of everyday life to a statement on broader social issues, blurring the lines between craft and fine art.