Chinese Cultural Revolution Poster

A young scout stretches an arm out, and the moon hangs low behind him.

Printed in ink on paper in China in the 20th century, this poster comes from the Cultural Revolution period. Prints on revolutionary opera and stage themes were popular, usually showing costumed figures in heroic poses. A man in a gray tunic and cap, with a red armband and a red sash at his waist, stands with one arm straight out beside reeds and a thin crescent moon. The paper is pale green.

About 30 by 21 inches. Moonlit, theatrical and strangely calm.