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White Army General Lieutenant Sergei Leonidovich Markov

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

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.


Object details

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Object type
TitleWhite 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
Dimensions
  • Height: 62.9cm
  • Width: 40.4cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • ([translated from the Russian])
    Translation
    The General Lieutenant Sergei Leonidovich Markov (d. 13 June 1918)
  • Translation
    "It's easy to be brave & honest when one remembers that death is better than shameful existence in a spat upon, humiliated Russia"
  • Translation
    "The General Denikin leads the Army. Therefore one does not need to worry about its future. I trust this man more than I trust myself."
  • Translation
    "Believe that Motherland will be united, great, and strong again"
  • Translation
    The last words of Gen. Markov
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 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
Collection
Accession number
E.1847-2004

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Record createdJune 21, 2005
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