Chinese Cultural Revolution Poster

Gold paper, black ink, a raised fist and a rifle.

Printed in ink on paper in China in the 20th century, this poster dates from the Cultural Revolution. Woodcut-style prints in black and red were widely produced and are commonly associated with campaign imagery. Three figures lunge forward on a metallic gold ground, one fist raised, one gripping a rifle with a bayonet, while red flame-like shapes surge behind. A single line of black characters sits below. A small area of red text hovers among the shapes.

About 32 by 43 inches. Dramatic enough for a stairwell.