The artwork titled “Battleship Potemkin,” created by Alexander Rodchenko in 1925 in Moscow, Russian Federation, is a prominent example of the Constructivism movement. This artwork falls under the genre of posters.
The artwork presents a striking visual composition, prominently featuring elements of bold typography and geometric shapes characteristic of Constructivism. At the forefront, an image of a baby in a wicker pram rests at an angle on a set of stark, diagonal steps that create a sense of dramatic movement. The colors used are predominantly dark blue, black, and white, with the text in bright orange and white, further enhancing the poster’s contrast. The high contrast and dynamic composition exemplify the revolutionary spirit and avant-garde approach embraced by Rodchenko and his contemporaries during this period.
