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K. Malevich

Portrait of a family member of the artist,
ca.1906,
 Oil on canvas, 68 x 99 cm
Amsterdam, Stedelijk Museum 
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The ancient genre of the portrait is likewise reinterpreted in an Impressionist manner. A member of Malevich's family, perhaps 
his sister, sits under the trees beside a table.The trees right and left act as a frame for her head. A pram can be vipwed in the background.and a ball in the net.The picture radiates the peacefulnessof a rural Sunday-an impression reinforced by the light 
color tones and the lack of strong contrasts.With her hands in her lap, the woman looks restful.She appears to survey the
viewer with a calm,almost expectant gaze. In this picture, Malevich was experimenting with various painting techniques: nature is painted with spots, while the table cloth and clothes are applied with thick streaks of paint. However.the face of the woman is painted with traditional naturalism.

 

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