Victory to the National Liberation Front of South Vietnam
Poster
ca. 1969 (made)
ca. 1969 (made)
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This hand painted poster was issued in support of the National Liberation Front of South Vietnam, commonly known as the Viet Cong. A mother with babe in arms, hails the advance of a troop of Viet Cong soldiers. Every element in the poster- the people, flag and text flow from left to right conveying a sense of forward momentum and intended to spur on the Viet Cong's victory in the American-Vietnam War.
Object details
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| Title | Victory to the National Liberation Front of South Vietnam (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Hand painted in gouache |
| Brief description | Poster, 'Victory to the National Liberation Front of South Vietnam', Vietnam, ca,1969 |
| Physical description | Poster, hand painted in colour showing a women in a purple coat and chequered scarf holding a baby, the woman has one arm raised in the air. Behind them is the Viet Cong flag and a troop of advancing soldiers. |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
| Marks and inscriptions | Hoan Hô Mặt Trận Dân Tộc Giải Phóng Miền Nam (Translated from Vietnamese)
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| Credit line | Given by Anne Virgo |
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| Summary | This hand painted poster was issued in support of the National Liberation Front of South Vietnam, commonly known as the Viet Cong. A mother with babe in arms, hails the advance of a troop of Viet Cong soldiers. Every element in the poster- the people, flag and text flow from left to right conveying a sense of forward momentum and intended to spur on the Viet Cong's victory in the American-Vietnam War. |
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| Accession number | E.618-2013 |
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| Record created | December 3, 2013 |
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