“Illustration to ‘For the voice’ by Vladimir Mayakovsky” is a 1920 illustration created by El Lissitzky in Moscow, within the Russian Federation. This artwork is part of the Constructivism movement and falls under the genre of illustration. It belongs to the series called “For the voice.”
The artwork embodies striking visual elements characteristic of Constructivism. A blend of black and red text punctuates the otherwise white background, incorporating bold typography and geometric shapes. On the left page, a large black letter ‘A’ is supplemented with grid patterns of question marks rendered in red. The word “В-Ы!” accompanies these elements, emphasizing the interaction between the textual and visual components. The right page continues the integration of text and visual structure, featuring a large red letter ‘a’ followed by bold black and red typography of “ВЫ МОГЛИ БЫ?” and additional smaller text beneath. The cohesive use of color and form stands as a testament to the avant-garde spirit of the period, reflecting the innovative and experimental approaches of El Lissitzky within the Constructivist framework.
