One of the only three known surviving plates created by the legendary Kazimir Malevich, this example is one of the finest examples of Suprematist composition for decorative arts. (sophiacontemporary.com)
The first actual exhibition of suprematist paintings was in December 1915 in St Petersburg, at an exhibition called O. 10. (tate.org.uk)
This was perfectly in keeping with Malevich's artistic philosophy: one of the key purposes of Suprematist painting, after all, was to provide an insight into the non-objective, horizonless world of «higher» space. (christies.com)