The artwork titled “Illustration to ‘For the voice’ by Vladimir Mayakovsky” was masterfully created by El Lissitzky in 1920, in Moscow, Russian Federation. It is a notable piece within the Constructivism movement and is categorized under the genre of illustration. This particular work is part of the series “For the voice” and represents a fusion of avant-garde graphic design and typographic experimentation.
The artwork showcases Lissitzky’s distinctive approach to visual design, featuring a bold and innovative use of typography and layout. The left page includes repetitive patterns of red question marks surrounding a large, black letter ‘A’ and the letters ‘B-ы!’ below it. On the right page, the careful arrangement of the letters and punctuation marks ‘a ВЫ МОГЛИ БЫ ?’ is complemented by smaller text in Russian, which poetically fills the rest of the space. The use of red and black ink on a stark white background exemplifies the Constructivist aesthetic, emphasizing a clear, communicative visual language.
