The artwork titled “El Lissitzky” was created by Josef Albers in 1930. It is a piece composed of photography and collage, and it belongs to the Constructivism movement. This work is categorized under the genres of photo and portrait.
In the artwork, a series of vignettes captures various moments and expressions of a subject, presented in black and white. The top portion of the artwork contains a grid of nine smaller photographs, each depicting the subject in different poses and angles, offering a dynamic range of perspectives. Below this grid, a larger, more detailed photograph showcases a close-up of the subject’s face, focusing on their contemplative expression. The juxtaposition of multiple images within a single composition exemplifies the Constructivist approach, emphasizing the relationship between form and content in an organized structure. The overall tone and method of the artwork reflect a meticulous study of the subject, revealing layers of personality and emotion through the medium of photographic collage.
