Chinese Cultural Revolution Poster

A crowd that cannot stop smiling, and every hand holds something red.

Printed in ink on paper in China in the 20th century, this poster is from the Cultural Revolution. Joyful crowds with small red books and flags were an oft-repeated subject. At the center a broad-faced man and a woman in a white cap beam over the others, with raised fists and little red books. A pale stone post sits at the left, and city buildings rise beyond. A red line of characters runs across the foot.

About 30 by 42 inches. Cheerfulness at a measurable volume.