White Army General Lieutenant Sergei Leonidovich Markov
Poster
ca. 1918 (made)
ca. 1918 (made)
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This propaganda poster was issued by the White Army, the anti-Bolshevik force in Russia. It was made to commemorate the death of the respected General Lieutenant Sergei Leonidovich Markov, who died on June 13th, 1918. Though the poster bears a simple image of the military leader, as do many White Russian posters, its propagandistic message is conveyed through the quote printed throughout the page. Said to be the General's last words, the message is a patriotic rallying cry to continue supporting the army under General Denikin's leadership, which will one day deliver the nation from the "humiliation" of Bolshevism. White Army posters often targeted a literate audience, whereas Bolshevik posters targeted a more inclusive audience through the reliance on evocative images.
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Title | White Army General Lieutenant Sergei Leonidovich Markov |
Materials and techniques | lithograph |
Brief description | Commemorative propaganda poster of White Army General Lieutenant Sergei Leonidovich Markov |
Physical description | Portrait of the General Markov in military uniform, the Order of St. George. His image is framed by a laurel wreath, a crown of thorns and a sword |
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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 | This propaganda poster was issued by the White Army, the anti-Bolshevik force in Russia. It was made to commemorate the death of the respected General Lieutenant Sergei Leonidovich Markov, who died on June 13th, 1918. Though the poster bears a simple image of the military leader, as do many White Russian posters, its propagandistic message is conveyed through the quote printed throughout the page. Said to be the General's last words, the message is a patriotic rallying cry to continue supporting the army under General Denikin's leadership, which will one day deliver the nation from the "humiliation" of Bolshevism. White Army posters often targeted a literate audience, whereas Bolshevik posters targeted a more inclusive audience through the reliance on evocative images. |
Other number | LS.1759 - Leslie Schreyer Loan Number |
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Accession number | E.1847-2004 |
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Record created | June 21, 2005 |
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