Illustration for the magazine «Shmel»

Description

The graphic sheet depicts representatives of a primitive society in a satirical manner. In the foreground, one man is sitting while another stands and pulls his mustache, adding an ironic and comical tone to the scene. In the background, two other figures are observing the situation. The work is filled with grotesque elements, highlighting typical human behavioral traits regardless of the historical era. Through expressive lines and the contrast of black ink, the artist conveys social satire and universal human themes.
Date: 1965
Region: Kazakhstan
Material: Paper
Technique: Linocut, ink
Acquisition: 1992