{"product_id":"flying-to-earth-from-a-distance-el-lissitzky","title":"Flying to Earth from a Distance - El Lissitzky","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic Constructivist lithograph by El Lissitzky, featuring geometric forms and architectural elements from his 'Victory over the Sun' portfolio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lithograph is a plate from the portfolio 'Victory over the Sun', published in 1924. El Lissitzky, a central figure in the Russian avant-garde, developed his 'Proun' compositions to bridge the gap between painting and architecture. This work demonstrates his interest in geometric abstraction and the spatial possibilities of the printed page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition features a large red circle, which acts as a celestial body or planet. Upon its surface, small, architectural structures are rendered in black and grey, suggesting a city or a station. Above this sphere, two squares, one red and one black, float in the negative space. These forms are contained within a thin, rectangular frame, which provides a sense of order to the otherwise weightless arrangement of shapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLissitzky incorporates typography into the design, placing Russian text at the bottom of the frame. The placement of the letters is deliberate, echoing the geometric logic of the visual elements. The work reflects the artist's fascination with technology, speed, and the new visual language of the early twentieth century. By stripping away representational detail, Lissitzky focuses on the relationship between mass, colour, and space. The limited palette of red, black, and cream allows the viewer to focus on the balance of the forms. This print is an example of the Constructivist approach to graphic design, where the page is treated as a dynamic field of interaction rather than a static surface. It remains a clear representation of the period's desire to create a universal visual vocabulary through simple, primary shapes and precise, calculated placement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/poisson-et-algues-papier-peint-pigeon-et-pavots-bordure-de-vitrail-maurice-pillard-verneuil\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePoisson et Algues, Papier Peint \/ Pigeon et Pavots, Bordure de Vitrail - Maurice Pillard Verneuil — Maurice Pillard Verneuil\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/propaganda-of-electrification-gustavs-klucis\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePropaganda of Electrification - Gustavs Klucis — Gustavs Klucis\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"El Lissitzky","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58842625114447,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58842876674383,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58842876707151,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58842876739919,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58842876772687,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Flying-to-Earth-from-a-Distance_Poster_CompositorV1_1790008688068.jpg?v=1790009817","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/flying-to-earth-from-a-distance-el-lissitzky","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}