Chinese Cultural Revolution Print

Star-capped, gently smiling, and outlined in a crisp white halo.

This Cultural Revolution print of Chairman Mao is by Chairman Mao, from China, and dates to the 20th century. It is ink on paper. Propaganda prints of this period typically used bold colour, clear outlines and an idealized style so that their messages could be read quickly by a wide public. Red print with a black-and-white portrait cut in strong woodblock lines. The cap carries a red star, the collar has bright red tabs, and white cursive script crosses the bottom edge. It is 5.1 inches wide and 7.1 high.

A warm face and a bold border, nothing held back.