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Poster
1920 (made)
1920 (made)
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Opponents of communism in Austria and Germany characterised the movement as violent and essentially destructive. Propaganda on both sides showed communists tearing down state buildings as a metaphor for the abolition of the existing order. In contrast the simple motif of an ascending red brick wall in this poster focuses on the creation of a new communist society. It holds out the promise of post-war reconstruction.
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| Materials and techniques | Colour lithograph |
| Brief description | Communist Party election poster by Glatzel. Austria, 1920. |
| Physical description | Motif of a brick wall, symbolising the erection of a new Communist way of life. |
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| Credit line | Gift of the American Friends of the V&A; Gift to the American Friends by Leslie, Judith and Gabri Schreyer and Alice Schreyer Batko |
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| Summary | Opponents of communism in Austria and Germany characterised the movement as violent and essentially destructive. Propaganda on both sides showed communists tearing down state buildings as a metaphor for the abolition of the existing order. In contrast the simple motif of an ascending red brick wall in this poster focuses on the creation of a new communist society. It holds out the promise of post-war reconstruction. |
| Other number | LS.1720 - Leslie Schreyer Loan Number |
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| Accession number | E.1791-2004 |
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| Record created | August 24, 2004 |
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