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Satirical poster on the League of Nations, 1920. Artist: Vladimir Mayakovsky
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Satirical poster on the League of Nations, 1920. Artist: Vladimir Mayakovsky
Satirical poster on the League of Nations, 1920. Rosta (the Russian Telegraph Agency) was the state news agency in Russia from 1918 until 1935. Between 1919 and 1921 the organisation issued propaganda posters which became known as Rosta Windows. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow
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Bayonet Bolshevik Communism Communist Cyrillic League Of Nations Mayakovsky Media News Agency Organisation Propaganda Rifle Rosta Top Hat Two Faced Vladimir Vladimir Mayakovsky Vladimir Vladimirovich Mayakovsky Duplicity Graphic Design
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This satirical poster, created by artist Vladimir Mayakovsky in 1920, offers a scathing critique of the League of Nations. The League was established after World War I as an international organization aimed at promoting peace and resolving conflicts between nations. However, Mayakovsky's artwork suggests that the League may have been two-faced and inconsistent in its actions. The poster features a bold and colorful design, with Cyrillic text and powerful imagery. In the foreground, a man wearing a top hat represents the League of Nations, holding both a gun and a rifle. This juxtaposition symbolizes duplicity and raises questions about the true intentions of this international body. Mayakovsky's use of satire is evident through his depiction of this man's face split into two halves – one side smiling while the other wears an expression of deceit. This visual metaphor highlights the artist's skepticism towards political organizations like the League. As part of Rosta Windows propaganda posters issued by Rosta (the Russian Telegraph Agency), this artwork served to shape public opinion during that time period. It reflects Mayakovsky's communist beliefs as well as his criticism towards bourgeois politics. Today, this lithograph serves as an important historical artifact from early 20th-century Russia. It sheds light on political tensions surrounding global governance at that time while showcasing Mayakovsky's unique artistic style and ability to convey complex ideas through visual means.
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