Chinese Cultural Revolution Poster

Bayonets, rifles and a shout, all packed into one sheet.

This poster was printed in ink on paper in China in the 20th century, during the Cultural Revolution. Solidarity among peoples and defiance of foreign powers were common themes in the period’s prints. Soldiers, workers and civilians press forward together, one holding a rifle high, others with bayonets at the ready, set against a pale peach ground. A short red line of characters runs along the top, and a longer one along the bottom.

About 30 by 42 inches. Crowded and loud, but well composed.