Chinese Cultural Revolution Poster

Same fist, same rifle, but on plain kraft and a bit of dust.

This poster was printed in ink on paper in China in the 20th century, in the Cultural Revolution years. Bold black and red woodcut-style prints were common, and the same designs often appeared on different paper stocks. Three figures push forward at the center, one fist raised, one gripping a rifle with a fixed blade, with red shapes flaring behind. The paper is a warm tan, almost like brown wrapping paper. Black characters sit along the lower center.

About 31 by 43 inches. Heavy on the contrast, light on the subtlety.