Chinese Cultural Revolution Poster, on Linen Mount

An axe overhead, aimed at something below.

This Cultural Revolution poster was printed in ink on paper in China in the 20th century and is mounted on linen. Posters like it, commonly dated 1966 to 1976, often used strong figures in action to carry a slogan. A man in work clothes swings an axe high over his shoulder, bearing down on a small tangled shape at his feet. Four large characters run down the left in heavy black.

About 32 by 23 inches. Not subtle. Not trying to be. Hang it where it can be seen from the hall, and expect conversation.