The artwork titled “Magnetic Suprematism,” created by Kazimir Malevich in 1917, belongs to the Suprematism art movement and is categorized as a sketch and study.
The artwork presents a minimalist composition featuring a trio of abstract shapes: a heavily shaded black ellipse, a hatched rectangular form slightly angled, and a meticulously shaded quarter-circle. These shapes are arranged within a sketched rectangular boundary against a light background, adhering to the principles of Suprematism which emphasize basic geometric forms and a limited color palette. The subtle shading and varying line textures used in the artwork demonstrate Malevich’s exploration of form and spatial relationships. The minimalist approach highlights the inherent dynamism and balance of the geometric shapes, consistent with the movement’s quest for pure artistic expression.
