{"product_id":"ap_24890","title":"Photomontage N.7 The History of the communist party in posters  Circa 1920","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"521\"\u003eThis striking photomontage poster, attributed to \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eAlexander Rodchenko\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and dating from circa 1920, belongs to the influential series “The History of the Communist Party in Posters.” Identified as No.7, it focuses on the pivotal events of 1905, a crucial precursor to the later революции.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"523\" data-end=\"998\"\u003eThe composition brings together a dense array of documentary imagery recounting the unrest of the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eRussian Revolution of 1905\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Scenes of demonstrations, cavalry repression, and crowds in the streets are juxtaposed with official documents and printed texts, including petitions and proclamations. The imagery evokes key moments such as the events surrounding \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eBloody Sunday (1905)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, highlighting the tensions between the people and the Tsarist regime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1452\"\u003eRodchenko’s design employs bold geometric blocks of red, black, and muted tones to organize the visual narrative. The dynamic layout—combining photography, typography, and graphic abstraction—guides the viewer through a fragmented yet coherent historical account. This innovative use of photomontage reflects the Constructivist belief in art as a functional and educational tool, capable of conveying complex political messages with clarity and impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1804\"\u003eUnlike traditional illustrative posters, this work operates as both propaganda and visual historiography. It assembles real images and textual fragments into a compelling narrative structure, encouraging the viewer to engage actively with the material. The inclusion of statistical graphics and archival elements reinforces its documentary character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1806\" data-end=\"2128\"\u003eCreated during the formative years of Soviet visual culture, Photomontage No.7 exemplifies the radical shift in graphic design led by Rodchenko and his contemporaries. By merging art and information, it transforms history into a powerful visual language aligned with the ideological goals of the emerging Soviet state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2130\" data-end=\"2337\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eToday, this poster stands as an important testament to early 20th-century avant-garde experimentation—where design, politics, and historical memory intersect in a bold and intellectually charged composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Poster\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolitical - Military - USSR - Russia - Propaganda\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood condition, creases visible\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rodtchenko Alexandre","offers":[{"title":"70 x 54 \/ A  \/ On Linen","offer_id":53766529384775,"sku":null,"price":1500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/9275\/3081\/files\/AP_24890.jpg?v=1776868764","url":"https:\/\/galerie-1881.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/ap_24890","provider":"Galerie 1881","version":"1.0","type":"link"}