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Workers Keep Your Rifles Within Hands Reach! (ROSTA Window), c. 1920
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Workers Keep Your Rifles Within Hands Reach! (ROSTA Window), c. 1920
Workers Keep Your Rifles Within Hands Reach! (ROSTA Window), c. 1920. Found in the collection of State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg
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1917 Agitation Agitprop Anxiety Gouache And Ink On Paper Mayakovsky National Uprising October Revolution Peasant Political Poster Power Proletarian Proletariat Propaganda Rosta Russian Revolution Soviet Political Agitation Art Symbol Vladimir Vladimirovich 1893 1930 Poster And Graphic Design
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This print titled "Workers Keep Your Rifles Within Hands Reach! (ROSTA Window), c. 1920" captures the essence of power, anxiety, and revolution during a significant period in Russian history. The image, found in the collection of State Russian Museum in St. Petersburg, showcases a powerful symbol that resonated with the proletariat. The poster features a group of workers standing together, their rifles held firmly within reach. Their determined expressions reflect both strength and vulnerability as they stand united against oppression. This graphic artwork is an allegory for the national uprising that took place during the Russian Revolution of 1917. Created by Vladimir Vladimirovich Mayakovsky, one of Russia's most influential poets and artists at the time, this political poster served as agitprop to mobilize support for the proletarian cause. Through gouache and ink on paper technique, Mayakovsky skillfully conveyed his message to empower workers while instilling anxiety among those who opposed change. The ROSTA Window was a platform used by Soviet authorities to disseminate propaganda through visual art forms like posters. It became an essential tool for spreading revolutionary ideas and rallying people behind the October Revolution's ideals. This fine art print not only represents an important chapter in Russian history but also exemplifies how graphic design played a crucial role in shaping public opinion during times of social upheaval. Its presence in State Russian Museum serves as a testament to its historical significance and artistic merit alike
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