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This original 1967 Soviet poster, designed by artist L. Rakov, is a powerful example of Cold War-era propaganda. Issued by Izogiz, the state publishing house responsible for political art and educational graphics, it was part of a broader campaign to denounce Western military intervention, particularly during the Vietnam War. The bold red and white imagery transforms the American flag into an instrument of destruction, its stripes painted as fiery trails while black bombers descend from the sky.
Rakov’s design uses minimalist forms to deliver maximum emotional impact. By stripping the flag of its traditional symbolism and reinterpreting it as a visual metaphor for violence, the poster turns national identity into a critique of power. The raw, gestural quality of the brushstrokes emphasizes chaos and aggression, reinforcing the Soviet narrative that imperialism equated to warfare and oppression.
Printed in Moscow, this poster reflects the graphic sophistication of Soviet visual culture in the 1960s, when artists like Rakov employed bold abstraction and limited color palettes to convey complex political ideas. Today, it stands as both a historical artifact and a compelling piece of visual protest art, representing the intense ideological divide that defined the global atmosphere of 1967.
Size: 38.0" x 26.0"
Artist: L. Rakov
Condition: Good, Age appropriate fading, toning and wear. Conservation mounted on linen. Poster printed on thicker stock. Small background obtrusions scattered in background. Restored border wear and two small border tears. Diagonal fold in lower right corner. Restored tear in upper right corner. Please use zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition. *Additional photos available upon request,
Age appropriate fading, toning and wear. Conservation mounted on linen. Poster printed on thicker stock. Small background obtrusions scattered in background. Restored border wear and two small border tears. Diagonal fold in lower right corner. Restored tear in upper right corner. Please use zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition. *Additional photos available upon request,
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