Composition with sickle 1917

"Composition with Sickle" (1917) by David Burliuk is a vibrant and textured example of early 20th-century avant-garde art. Burliuk, a key figure in the Russian avant-garde, incorporates found objects, including a sickle, into the composition, creating a powerful visual commentary on the political and social climate of the time. The bold, expressive brushwork and fragmented forms, coupled with the inclusion of the sickle, a tool of both labor and revolution, suggest an ongoing tension between modernity and tradition. The painting's multi-layered surface with its rich hues and textural elements invites close examination, highlighting Burliuk's innovative and experimental approach to painting.