Suprematism (81.3 × 63.4 cm), 1929
Unsigned. Bibliography: -Dmitry Gorbachov, “Malevich and Ukraine”, Kiev, 2006, ISBN: 966-96670-0-3 page 455, № 38. Examinations: - Art historical expert report by Prof. Dmitry Gorbachev, 2014 (Kiev University, Malevich Foundation in Ukraine) - Chemical and technological examination Laurette Thoma Laboratories, 2014, Paris - Scientific research by Malevich Foundation, 2004 Moscow, Russia - Chemical - technological analysis in ASA (Alliance Science Art) Laboratories, Mme. Anne - Elizabeth Rouault, 2-8 January 2004, Paris, France - Restoration report by Christian Vibert (certified specialist), French Institute of - Restoration of Art Objects and Preventive Conservation, 2004 Paris, France Provenance: - Kiev Art Institute, Malevich Cabinet, 1929 -Private Collection, Kiev, USSR, till 1980 - Private Collection of Dr. Alexander Ivanchenko, Kiev, Ukraine, till 2003 - Private Collection of Nikolay Shemona, Kiev –Paris, till 2011 -Private Collection, Paris – Tallinn, since 2012 Notes: In 1929 -1930 Malevich worked in the Kiev Institute and lectured there. He was given his own office where, by the account of witnesses, young artist, students, assistants, and his circle of friends and followers of Kazi- mir Malevich, were several works that Malevich painted in that period. The works were bought by his collec- tor friends, among who was Krapivnitsky’s close friend who also assisted Kazimir Malevich. Krapivnitsky was Malevich’s assistant in 1929-1930. He subsequently headed Malevich’s office at the Art Insti- tute in Kiev. Krapivnitsky and his wife were acquainted with Costakis, Rubinstein and Kachurin and collected Russian Avant-garde in the 1950-70’s.