Poster Print : Communist China - workers playing basketball
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Communist China - workers playing basketball
Workers playing and watching a game of basketball after work during the Cultural Revolution era in Communist China.
circa 1970
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Media ID 14396230
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
1970 Action Audience Ball Booklet Colleagues Communism Communist Cultural Jump Jumping Peoples Player Players Propaganda Revolution Spectators Watching Basketball Games
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating Communist China - Workers Playing Basketball poster print. This vintage photograph, sourced from the Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection, offers a unique glimpse into the past. Taken during the Cultural Revolution era in China around 1970, the image captures the spirit of camaraderie as workers engage in a friendly basketball game after a long day's work. The black-and-white composition perfectly encapsulates the historical significance of this era. Bring this nostalgic piece into your home or office to add an intriguing conversation starter and a touch of global history to your space.
Premium quality poster prints are printed on luxurious semi-gloss satin 270 gsm paper. Our meticulously crafted poster prints offer an affordable option for decorating any space, making them ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, offices and beyond. To ensure your poster arrives in good condition, we roll and send them in strong mailing tubes.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 21.6cm x 30.3cm (8.5" x 11.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a moment of leisure and camaraderie among workers in Communist China during the Cultural Revolution era, circa 1970. The image, from the Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection, depicts a group of men in simple work clothes, engaged in a lively game of basketball on a dusty court. The intensity of their focus and the joy in their expressions convey the sense of community and shared purpose that defined this period in Chinese history. The backdrop of this scene is one of stark simplicity, reflecting the austere conditions of the time. The workers' clothing and the basketball court, with its rough, unpainted surface, are testament to the Spartan lifestyle that was the norm during the Cultural Revolution. Yet, despite the challenges and hardships, moments of relaxation and recreation were valued and cherished. This photograph is a powerful reminder of the resilience and determination of the Chinese people during this tumultuous era. It also speaks to the enduring power of sports and physical activity to bring people together, transcending political and social divisions. The spectators, clustered around the court, add to the sense of communal spirit, their rapt attention a testament to the excitement of the game. As a visual record of a pivotal moment in Chinese history, this photograph offers a unique perspective on the everyday lives of people during the Cultural Revolution. It is a poignant reminder of the human capacity for hope and connection, even in the most challenging of circumstances.
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