Polish-soviet propaganda poster 21Y

The composition is highly dramatic and confrontational, using strong diagonal lines (the doorway, the figures' poses) to guide the eye. The central figure, the 'desertionist,' dominates the foreground, framed by the doorway and the opposing figures. The use of contrasting light and shadow adds to the theatrical, propagandistic feel. The figures are stacked and grouped to create a sense of narrative tension.

The style is characteristic of early Soviet graphic art, utilizing bold, simplified forms, strong outlines, and limited, high-contrast color palettes. The printing technique suggests woodcut or lithography, typical of mass-produced political posters of the era.