Artwork
"Ο ξεχασιάρης Νικόλαος"
"Ο ξεχασιάρης Νικόλαος" is a print by Vladimir Mayakovsky. It dates from 1917 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus.
About this work
The artist used a technique inspired by folk art, which is interesting because it was a way for artists to connect with traditional Russian culture.
This print shows a man with a simple expression.
He's dressed in old clothes and has a gentle face.
The artist used a technique inspired by folk art, which is interesting because it was a way for artists to connect with traditional Russian culture.
The use of folk art techniques was a way for artists to simplify their work and focus on basic forms.
This approach was influenced by the "lubki" woodcuts that were popular in Russia.
You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Mayakovsky, Vladimir (1893-1930)
Overview
Ο ξεχασιάρης Νικόλαος is a propaganda print created by Vladimir Mayakovsky, featuring a soldier attacking the Tsar, with captions criticizing the Tsarist regime.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a soldier rising up against the Tsar, symbolizing the uprising of the army against the regime. The accompanying text highlights the Tsar's failure to recognize the soldier's true identity as a worker.
Technique & Style
The print employs a technique inspired by traditional Russian folk art, specifically the 'lubki' woodcuts, characterized by simple forms and bold imagery.
Context
This work was part of the Russian avant-garde movement, which sought to revitalize art by drawing on folk culture and simplifying forms. Mayakovsky's print was a 'contemporary lubok,' a propaganda poster using folk art techniques to convey a modern message.
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Artist & collection
Museum
Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus
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