1978 USSR Moscow Kremlin & Cosmos Spaceship Vintage Russian Poster

$ 132.0

Theme: Advertising, Art, History, Natural History, Patriotic, People, Politics, Social History Width (Inches): 23 Listed By: Dealer or Reseller Country/Region of Manufacture: Russian Federation Size: Large Region of Origin: USSR Item Length: 33 in Personalize: No Year of Production: 1978 Subject: Advertising, Art, History, Social History, Coat of Arms, Motivational, Outer Space Item Height: 33 in Custom Bundle: No Height (Inches): 34 Culture: USSR Framing: Unframed Artist: POTAPOV VLADIMIR MIKHAILOVICH (1946 - 1996), BELSKIY LEONID ISAAKOVICH (1947 -) Color: Multi-Color Style: Socialist Realism, Socrealism, Affichiste, Art Deco, Avant-garde, Constructivism, Realism, Russian, Surrealism Item Width: 23 in Featured Person/Artist: Friendrich Engels, Karl Marx, Joseph Stalin, Nikita Khrushchev, Leonid Brezhnev, Mikhail Gorbachev, Yuri Andropov Signed: No Handmade: No Certificate of Authenticity (COA): No Material: Paper Title: THE UNBREAKABLE UNION Unit of Sale: Single-Piece Work Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Type: Poster Date of Creation: 1970-1980 Features: Signed, 1st Edition, Limited Edition Character: Karl Marx, Friendrich Engels, Joseph Stalin, Nikita Khrushchev, Leonid Brezhnev, Mikhail Gorbachev, Yuri Andropov

Description

Original slogan on the poster: СОЮЗ НЕРУШИМЫЙ Literally English translation of the main: THE UNBREAKABLE UNION POSTER ARTIST: BELSKIY L. & POTAPOV V. PRINT YEAR: 1978 SUBJECT: POLITICAL AGITATION LANGUAGE: RUSSIAN PRINT RUN: 115.000 PUBLISHED BY: "PLAKAT", MOSCOW SIZE: IN: 23 x 34 = CM: 58 x 86 CONDITION: FLAT, GOOD ✯ Description & Historical Background — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — This visually dynamic Soviet poster celebrates the unity of the USSR republics under the emblematic slogan "Unbreakable Union." It prominently features stylized red flags representing various Soviet republics, radiating from the Kremlin tower, alongside a wave-like curve symbolizing strength and forward momentum. The image evokes patriotic pride and the enduring ideological narrative of Soviet internationalism and state power. ✯ Style — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — The poster is an excellent example of late Soviet modernist poster art. It incorporates bold geometric forms, a warm palette dominated by red and gold tones, and a minimalist approach to human representation. This abstract visual language was common in celebratory political posters from the 1970s–1980s, reflecting both power and unity through symbolism rather than realism. Artists — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Belskiy Leonid Mikhailovich (1926–1992) Leonid Belskiy was a Soviet graphic designer and poster artist known for his work in the fields of political and social propaganda. His compositions often merged abstract symbolism with strong Soviet ideological messages. Potapov Viktor Ivanovich (1931–2006) Viktor Potapov was a prolific Soviet visual artist and graphic designer. His work included educational, commemorative, and political posters, often using dynamic, symbolic imagery to promote themes of unity, technological progress, and patriotism. ✯ Condition — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Very good vintage condition. Light fold marks and minor edge wear consistent with age. Colors remain bold and unfaded. Please review photos for exact details.

  1. The poster arrived quickly, and was packaged well enough that nothing was damaged when a snowstorm partially buried the tube before I could retrieve it from my porch. Many thanks for the careful packaging! The colors are so vibrant.

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    BILHEUDE Emmanuel
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