Political posters of the 20s and 30s warn of capitalism's dangers, hail the vision of Marx, Engels, Lenin and Stalin, and praise the proletariat. Though easily dismissible as Socialist Realism influenced by 1920s modernism and the dualism of Friend and Foe (both in domestic and foreign contexts), the posters are diverse in style and sometimes reflect more than a commissioned, caricatured propaganda.
These selections are part of an extensive private collection of posters, postcards, and lithographs from diverse sources. See more at Views + Reviews.