Chinese Cultural Revolution Poster

Fists, flags and red books, all pushed to the edges.

This Cultural Revolution poster was printed in China in the 20th century in ink on paper. Mass-produced posters of the era commonly depicted crowds in motion and bold slogans. A portrait in a cap rises at upper left over a surging crowd of raised arms and small red books. A vertical band of red characters runs down the right side. The red and black printing has some soft creases and edge wear, which suit the subject. Inscriptions are left untranslated.

About 42 by 30 inches. Dense, kinetic, and crowded like a march.