Γυναίκα στη γέννα

About this work

A woman lies in bed, just after giving birth. Two attendants, one older and one younger, tend to her and the newborn. The room is dim, painted in earthy reds and browns. This scene feels quiet and private, not dramatic. Malevich painted it before he became known for abstract shapes. Here, he focuses on human presence and simple forms. The painting shows how he once used color and light to draw attention to faces and hands. Look up the technique: impasto.