Chinese Cultural Revolution Poster

A smiling face above a grand gate, and a crowd with arms in the air.

Printers in China made this Cultural Revolution poster in ink on paper in the 20th century. Posters of this period, commonly dated 1966 to 1976, were made in great numbers. Woodcut-style lines in orange and black show a smiling portrait in a cap above a traditional gatehouse, with rays spreading behind. At the bottom, a line of people in work clothes raise their arms in celebration. The paper is cream, with a wide margin.

About 31 by 21 inches. Fine linework, big mood.