Chinese Cultural Revolution Poster

A pointing arm, fur hats and a river at their backs.

This poster was printed in ink on paper in China in the 20th century, during the Cultural Revolution. Border defense and military readiness were frequent subjects in prints of the period. Three figures in fur-flapped caps and padded coats look out from the high ground, the foremost extending an arm toward the distance. A rifle is slung over a shoulder, and a river valley opens behind them in pale blue and ochre.

About 42 by 30 inches. Tall, alert and slightly chilly.