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More fire at the class enemy!, 1933. Artist: Klinch (Petrushansky), Boris Grigoryevich
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More fire at the class enemy!, 1933. Artist: Klinch (Petrushansky), Boris Grigoryevich
More fire at the class enemy!, 1933. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow
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The captivating print titled "More fire at the class enemy!, 1933" by Boris Grigoryevich Klinch (Petrushansky) is a powerful representation of Soviet political agitation art during the era of Joseph Stalin. This color lithograph, found in the collection of the Russian State Library in Moscow, serves as a striking symbol of repression and terror that engulfed the Soviet Union. Created during the period known as the Great Purge or Great Terror, this artwork reflects the intense propaganda campaign orchestrated by Stalin's regime to maintain control and eliminate perceived threats to his power. The image depicts a scene where flames consume an unseen enemy, emphasizing their eradication through violence and destruction. Klinch's work exemplifies socialist realism, a style mandated by Stalinist ideology that aimed to glorify communist ideals while suppressing dissent. With its bold colors and dynamic composition, this poster effectively communicates messages of persecution and dictatorship prevalent during that time. As we examine this historical artifact today, it serves as a reminder of how art was harnessed for political purposes under totalitarian regimes. It stands as evidence of both artistic talent and manipulation within Soviet society. This print offers us insight into an era marked by fear, surveillance, and mass imprisonment in gulags – all elements synonymous with Stalinism. By preserving such images in institutions like the Russian State Library, we can continue to study and learn from history while acknowledging its complexities.
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