Tolstoj and Gandhi 1933

"Tolstoj and Gandhi" is a 1933 photomontage by Hungarian artist Lajos Vajda. Composed of various cut-and-pasted images, the artwork depicts a chaotic scene with figures such as Leo Tolstoy, Mahatma Gandhi, and a soldier in the midst of violence. Vajda, a prominent figure in the Hungarian avant-garde movement, utilized photomontage to create a compelling visual commentary on the political and social unrest of the time. The use of photomontage and the juxtaposition of historical figures and everyday objects highlight the artist's engagement with social and political issues, capturing the spirit of the interwar period.