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Gen. Alexei Maximovich Kaledin

Poster
ca. 1918 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This White Army propaganda poster commemorates the first elected Ataman of Don Army Alexei Kaledin, who died on the 29th of January, 1918. The crown of thorns depicted as a part of the portrait's frame indicates that he was considered a "martyr" who died fighting the bolshevik forces.


Object details

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Object type
TitleGen. Alexei Maximovich Kaledin
Materials and techniques
lithogaph
Brief description
Commemorative White Army poster
Physical description
White Army propaganda poster featuring commemorative portrait of the Army's first Ataman, General Alexei Maximovich Kaledin in profile, framed by a laurel and a palm leaves with the crown of thorns, a sword and a ribbon in the bottom.
Dimensions
  • Height: 65.2cm
  • Width: 41cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • "The First Elected Ataman of Don Army" (printed across top)
  • "General Alexei Maximovich Kaledin. [Cross sign] 29th of January the year 1918" (printed along lower margin)
  • V.R. [written "B.P." - in Cyrillic type] (designer's initials, foudn to the right of portrait)
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
Subjects depicted
Place depicted
Summary
This White Army propaganda poster commemorates the first elected Ataman of Don Army Alexei Kaledin, who died on the 29th of January, 1918. The crown of thorns depicted as a part of the portrait's frame indicates that he was considered a "martyr" who died fighting the bolshevik forces.
Other number
LS.1780 - Leslie Schreyer Loan Number
Collection
Accession number
E.1853-2004

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Record createdJuly 11, 2005
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