Illustration to Aleksander Blok's poem 'The Twelve' 1918

Jury Annenkov's 1918 illustration for Aleksander Blok's poem "The Twelve" depicts a scene of starkly rendered figures marching through a cityscape. The image is dominated by large, bold text, possibly representing slogans or the title of the poem, with a strong sense of geometric and architectural forms. Annenkov, a key figure in Russian Art Deco, used a simplified, graphic style characteristic of the period, with a focus on bold lines and stark contrasts. His artwork captures the revolutionary spirit and tumultuous atmosphere of the time, showcasing the power of visual storytelling within a poetic context.