“Portrait of M.V.Matyushin” is an artwork painted by the renowned artist Kazimir Malevich in 1913. This painting, executed in oil on canvas, is a prime example of the Cubo-Futurism movement and depicts a portrait. The artwork, measuring 107 x 107 cm, is a testament to Malevich’s innovative approach to form and structure in portraiture.
The artwork is a complex composition characterized by an intricate interplay of geometric shapes and vivid colors, primarily utilizing angular forms to construct the human visage. The portrait employs a fragmented aesthetic, breaking down the subject into a series of planes and facets, emblematic of Cubo-Futurism’s synthesis of cubist abstraction and the dynamism of futurism. The painting is imbued with a rhythmic energy, evident in the repetition of forms and the balanced distribution of hues ranging from warm reds and yellows to cooler blues and greens. The artist’s distinctive brushwork further accentuates the textural and spatial complexity, rendering the portrait simultaneously abstract and deeply expressive.
