Gen. Alexei Maximovich Kaledin
Poster
ca. 1918 (made)
ca. 1918 (made)
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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.
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Title | Gen. 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. |
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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 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 |
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Accession number | E.1853-2004 |
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Record created | July 11, 2005 |
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