{"product_id":"text-sheet-from-figurines-el-lissitzky","title":"Text Sheet from Figurines - El Lissitzky","description":"\u003cp\u003eA seminal lithographic title page by El Lissitzky, detailing his visionary designs for the electro-mechanical opera Victory Over the Sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lithograph serves as the title page for El Lissitzky's portfolio, Figurines, which documents his conceptual designs for the opera Victory Over the Sun. The work reflects the artist's engagement with the Russian avant-garde and his interest in the intersection of theatre, mechanics, and typography. Lissitzky envisioned a production where human actors were replaced by electro-mechanical figures, moving away from traditional performance towards a synthesis of light, sound, and geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is structured with the precision of an architectural blueprint. Bold, sans-serif typography dominates the space, creating a visual hierarchy that guides the viewer through the list of characters, such as the Globetrotter and the Undertaker. The text block on the right provides a manifesto for the project, outlining the technical and aesthetic philosophy behind the spectacle. Lissitzky employs a stark, monochromatic palette, using the contrast between black ink and the paper surface to emphasise the clarity of his geometric forms. A small black square, a recurring motif in his work, appears near the centre, referencing the influence of Kazimir Malevich and the Suprematist movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print is a significant example of early twentieth-century graphic design, where the page is treated as a dynamic space for communication. The arrangement of text and negative space demonstrates Lissitzky's mastery of layout, where the printed word functions as a visual element rather than merely a carrier of information. By documenting the theoretical underpinnings of his mechanical theatre, this sheet provides insight into the broader aspirations of the Constructivist movement to integrate art into the fabric of modern life. The work remains a primary document for understanding the radical experimentation that defined the period, capturing the transition from traditional stagecraft to the machine-age aesthetic.\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\/debut-from-paradise-and-the-peri-second-plate-henri-fantin-latour\" 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;\"\u003eDebut from Paradise and the Peri (Second Plate) - Henri Fantin-Latour — Henri Fantin-Latour\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":58344170717519,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58344255914319,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58344255947087,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58344255979855,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58344256012623,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58344256045391,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58344256078159,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58344256110927,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58344256143695,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58344256176463,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58344256209231,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58344256241999,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Text-Sheet-from-Figurines_Poster_CompositorV1_1785373997741.jpg?v=1785375488","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/text-sheet-from-figurines-el-lissitzky","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}