Illustration to 'For the Voice' - El Lissitzky
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A 1923 Constructivist graphic design by El Lissitzky for Vladimir Mayakovsky's poetry collection, 'For the Voice'.
This work is a page from the 1923 publication 'For the Voice' (Dlia golosa), a collaborative project between the poet Vladimir Mayakovsky and the designer El Lissitzky. Lissitzky applied his background in architecture and Suprematism to the medium of the book, treating the page as a dynamic space for visual communication. The design employs a restricted palette of black and red, a choice that reflects the aesthetic priorities of the Soviet avant-garde during the early 1920s.
The composition relies on geometric abstraction to convey the rhythm and urgency of Mayakovsky's poetry. Lissitzky utilised bold, sans-serif typography as a structural element rather than a mere vessel for text. The arrangement of the letters and the geometric forms creates a sense of movement across the page. By integrating the index of the book into the visual layout, Lissitzky transformed the act of reading into a tactile experience. The work demonstrates his interest in the concept of the 'typofoto', where typography and photography or graphic elements merge to form a unified visual language.
Lissitzky intended this book to be read aloud, with the design acting as a guide for the speaker. The stark contrast between the red and black ink against the white paper ensures clarity and impact. This piece represents a shift in book design, moving away from traditional illustration toward a functional, modern approach. It remains a primary example of how Constructivist principles were applied to mass-produced printed matter, aiming to reach a broad audience through clear, forceful visual organisation.
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- Museum-grade giclée printing for rich, fade-resistant colour
- Archival matte fine-art paper, FSC-certified
- Multiple sizes and framing options available
- Frames in black, natural wood, dark wood or white
- Framed prints arrive ready to hang
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Museum-grade giclée on FSC-certified archival matte paper, with framed and canvas options.
- Paper sizes: A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 and B2 (50×70 cm)
- Canvas: XS (20×30 cm) to Large (60×90 cm)
- Frames: black, natural wood, dark wood or white
Illustration to 'For the Voice' - El Lissitzky
Artist Biography
El Lissitzky
He was born Lazar Markovich Lissitzky in 1890. After returning to Russia, he worked alongside Malevich at the UNOVIS art school in Vitebsk, where Suprematism and the revolution were supposed to be the same thing. He became one of the most influential graphic designers of the twentieth century, his poster designs, book layouts, and exhibition installations connecting Russian avant-garde art to the Bauhaus and De Stijl in western Europe.
He contracted pulmonary tuberculosis and continued working as a book artist and photomonteur because he could do it lying down. His sister Jenta committed suicide in Vitebsk in 1925 while he was hospitalised in Switzerland. He married Sophie Kuppers, a German woman whose family disapproved of the match; she had to leave her sons behind to move to Moscow. He died in Moscow in 1941, the year Germany invaded Russia.
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