Mower 1912

"Mower" is a 1912 painting by Kazimir Malevich, a prominent figure in the Russian avant-garde movement. This artwork, now residing in the Nizhny Novgorod State Museum of Fine Arts, exemplifies Malevich's unique style, often characterized by geometric forms and simplified figures. The figure, depicted with a scythe, stands against a vibrant red background punctuated by stylized floral patterns, representing the artist's exploration of themes of labor and the working class. The bold colors and flat planes create a sense of abstraction, a characteristic of Malevich's artistic evolution towards Suprematism, a movement that embraced non-representational art.