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This is a vintage print that belongs to an original set of 32 reproduction prints entitled Soviet Painting. This print includes a descriptive protective tissue guard with the painting’s title, the artist’s name, the painting technique, the date, and a short essay about the work and the artist, providing historical and stylistic context (see last picture). Published just months before Nazi Germany’s invasion of Poland (September 1939) and two years before Hitler’s devastating attack on the Soviet Union (June 1941), this poster represents the confident, triumphant face the Soviet state projected to the world-and its own citizens-before the catastrophe of World War II. Yuri Pimenov’s 1937 painting, officially titled. ” A ride through Moscow”. The central figure is a young woman confidently driving a car through Moscow, depicted with short, modern hair. For the mid-1930s, this image was a potent symbol of the “new Moscow” and the “new life” where women were encouraged to take on modern, active roles outside the domestic sphere, such as driving, working, or engaging in leisure activities. The perspective from the back seat places the viewer behind the woman, looking through her eyes and perceiving the new urban landscape through her senses. Art historians note her portrayal as “self-confident youth” and “more light, feminine, elegant” than earlier representations, which reflects the Soviet government’s agenda of creating equality and promoting an idealized vision of the liberated woman. Style: Socialist Realism is an officially sanctioned artistic style developed in the Soviet Union in the 1930s and later adopted across the Eastern Bloc. It was not just an art movement, but a state policy that governed how art should look and what it should communicate. Made in The USSR. This poster was produced for global export to propagate communist ideology. Publisher: State Art Publishers (??????????????????????????? “????????? “), Moscow & Leningrad. Condition: as seen on the pictures with yellowing/brittleness (typical for this age). This is guaranteed 100% soviet period item manufactured in the USSR. This is not a recent issue, replica or tourist souvenir.

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This is a vintage print that belongs to an original set of 32 reproduction prints entitled Soviet Painting. This print includes a descriptive protective tissue guard with the painting’s title, the artist’s name, the painting technique, the date, and a short essay about the work and the artist, providing historical and stylistic context (see last picture). Published just months before Nazi Germany’s invasion of Poland (September 1939) and two years before Hitler’s devastating attack on the Soviet Union (June 1941), this poster represents the confident, triumphant face the Soviet state projected to the world-and its own citizens-before the catastrophe of World War II. Scene depicts a famous Soviet propaganda painting titled. Stalin at the Rioni Hydro-electric Power Station. Created by the artist Iraklij Toidze in 1935. The scene is designed to portray Stalin as a visionary leader responsible for the modernization and industrialization of the Soviet Union. Joseph Vissarionovich Stalin was a Soviet revolutionary and politician who led the Soviet Union from 1924 until his death in 1953. He held office as General Secretary of the Communist Party from 1922 to 1952 and as premier from 1941 until his death. Stalin codified the party’s official interpretation of Marxism as Marxism-Leninism, and his version of it is referred to as Stalinism. Following Stalin’s death, Nikita Khrushchev initiated de-Stalinization, which led to the widespread removal, destruction, or suppression of imagery associated with earlier Soviet leadership and rigid Stalinist ideology. During this time, many works of Socialist Realist propaganda-especially those emphasizing authority, militarism, or centralized power-were discarded, destroyed, or fell out of favour as the state sought to distance itself from the excesses of the Stalin period. As a result, surviving examples from earlier or transitional Soviet decades are increasingly scarce. The preservation of this print reflects its endurance through a politically sensitive era when visual culture was actively reassessed, censored, or replaced. Today, it serves as a tangible artifact of Soviet ideological history, illustrating how art was used to project stability, leadership, and national identity before and during one of the USSR’s most transformative periods. Style: Socialist Realism is an officially sanctioned artistic style developed in the Soviet Union in the 1930s and later adopted across the Eastern Bloc. It was not just an art movement, but a state policy that governed how art should look and what it should communicate. Made in The USSR. This poster was produced for global export to propagate communist ideology. Publisher: State Art Publishers (??????????????????????????? “????????? “), Moscow & Leningrad. Condition: as seen on the pictures with yellowing/brittleness (typical for this age). This is guaranteed 100% soviet period item manufactured in the USSR. This is not a recent issue, replica or tourist souvenir.

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Politburo of the CPSU Central Committee 1986 Reproduction Poster. This vintage poster from 1986 showcases the leadership of the Soviet Union, titled “??????????????? ” (Politburo of the Central Committee of the CPSU). The composition is dominated by a large, sepia-toned portrait of Vladimir Lenin on the left, symbolizing the ideological foundation of the Communist Party. The main body of the poster features an organized grid of formal, black-and-white headshots of the Politburo members, each identified by their name and official title in Russian. Among these figures is Mikhail Gorbachev, who was the General Secretary at the time. The poster serves as an official document of the Soviet state’s highest governing body during a pivotal moment in its history. Produced in the early years of Gorbachev’s leadership, it represents the political elite at the dawn of the Perestroika and Glasnost reforms. The artistic style is stark, uniform, and bureaucratic, emphasizing the collective power and official status of the committee rather than individual personalities. This piece is a significant artifact of late-Cold War era Soviet political culture, reflecting the structure and key personalities of the Communist Party just a few years before the dissolution of the USSR. Explore the powerful visual language of Soviet-era design with this reproduction poster. Capturing the distinct artistic and ideological messages of its time, this piece offers a glimpse into a significant historical period. Professionally printed by Lumber City Prints on premium quality 230gsm Matte Photo Paper. Please note: This listing is for the reproduction print only, frames are NOT included. Includes the following reproduction poster. Politburo of the CPSU Central Committee 1986. Available in multiple sizes. 8″ x 12″ (203mm x 304mm). 11″ x 17″ (279mm x 432mm). 12″ x 18″ (304mm x 457mm). 13″ x 19″ (330mm x 482mm). 16″ x 24″ (406mm x 610mm). 18″ x 27″ (457mm x 685mm). 20″ x 30″ (508mm x 762mm). 24″ x 36″ (610mm x 914mm). 28″ x 42″ (711mm x 1067mm). 32″ x 48″ (813mm x 1219mm). 36″ x 54″ (914mm x 1372mm). 42″ x 63″ (1067mm x 1600mm). 44″ x 66″ (1118mm x 1676mm). Vintage Travel Posters: Browse collection here. Rock & Pop Posters: Browse collection here. Works Progress Administration Posters: Browse collection here. Federal Theatre Project Posters: Browse collection here. WWI & WWII Food Campaign Posters: Browse collection here. World War I Posters: Browse collection here. World War II Posters: Browse collection here. Military & Historical Posters: Browse collection here. Soviet Propaganda & Social Posters: Browse collection here. Art, Design & Film Posters: Browse collection here. Circus Posters: Browse collection here. Ocean Posters: Browse collection here. Poster Sets: Browse collection here. 1930s New York City Photography: Browse collection here. About Lumber City Prints. Lumber City Prints produces fine art prints using archival quality inks and professional Canon and Epson print equipment. Our collection of vintage images is carefully edited to repair damage, improve color quality, adjust size, and prepare for printing. Our source images are at least 300dpi to produce each print as accurately as the original. The resolution we print at is much higher quality than what is generally shown in previews. Printed with professional inks and paper. Printed borderless for a seamless, modern look. Printed from high-resolution scans to capture every detail. Printed on premium quality 230gsm 10 mil matte photo paper – an excellent choice for displaying and framing. Best price, high quality – every print is produced with care and precision! Note: These are high-quality reproduction prints, professionally restored and printed on premium paper. While we carefully enhance and clean up the images, some elements of original wear such as dust marks, scratches, pinholes, or cue marks, may remain to preserve authenticity. Note: Due to differences in display settings, actual colors may vary from what you see. Note: Any watermarks shown in the preview images are for display purposes only and will not appear on the final print. Customer service and satisfaction are our priority. Please contact me if you need any help with your order. Interested in a custom order, different size, paper type, or gallery wrap canvas? Contact me with any requests.

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This is a vintage print that belongs to an original set of 32 reproduction prints entitled Soviet Painting. This print includes a descriptive protective tissue guard with the painting’s title, the artist’s name, the painting technique, the date, and a short essay about the work and the artist, providing historical and stylistic context (see last picture). Published just months before Nazi Germany’s invasion of Poland (September 1939) and two years before Hitler’s devastating attack on the Soviet Union (June 1941), this poster represents the confident, triumphant face the Soviet state projected to the world-and its own citizens-before the catastrophe of World War II. The painting Vladimir Lenin at the Direct Wire. The painting was created by the Russian Post-Impressionist artist Igor Grabar between 1927 and 1933. It depicts Vladimir Lenin dictating a telegram at dawn in 1920 during the Russian Revolution. The work emphasizes Lenin’s powerful presence and leadership. The painting is also known by the title. Lenin on the Wire. Vladimir Lenin on the Telegraph. Style: Socialist Realism is an officially sanctioned artistic style developed in the Soviet Union in the 1930s and later adopted across the Eastern Bloc. It was not just an art movement, but a state policy that governed how art should look and what it should communicate. Made in The USSR. This poster was produced for global export to propagate communist ideology. Publisher: State Art Publishers (??????????????????????????? “????????? “), Moscow & Leningrad. Condition: as seen on the pictures with yellowing/brittleness (typical for this age). This is guaranteed 100% soviet period item manufactured in the USSR. This is not a recent issue, replica or tourist souvenir.

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This is a vintage print that belongs to an original set of 32 reproduction prints entitled Soviet Painting. This print includes a descriptive protective tissue guard with the painting’s title, the artist’s name, the painting technique, the date, and a short essay about the work and the artist, providing historical and stylistic context (see last picture). Published just months before Nazi Germany’s invasion of Poland (September 1939) and two years before Hitler’s devastating attack on the Soviet Union (June 1941), this poster represents the confident, triumphant face the Soviet state projected to the world-and its own citizens-before the catastrophe of World War II. We can see the Soviet leader Joseph Stalin greeting a female worker in the Kremlin, surrounded by other officials and workers. The work was created to venerate Stalin and symbolize themes like female equality and the success of Soviet industry, aligning with the propaganda of the era. Joseph Vissarionovich Stalin was a Soviet revolutionary and politician who led the Soviet Union from 1924 until his death in 1953. He held office as General Secretary of the Communist Party from 1922 to 1952 and as premier from 1941 until his death. Stalin codified the party’s official interpretation of Marxism as Marxism-Leninism, and his version of it is referred to as Stalinism. Following Stalin’s death, Nikita Khrushchev initiated de-Stalinization, which led to the widespread removal, destruction, or suppression of imagery associated with earlier Soviet leadership and rigid Stalinist ideology. During this time, many works of Socialist Realist propaganda-especially those emphasizing authority, militarism, or centralized power-were discarded, destroyed, or fell out of favour as the state sought to distance itself from the excesses of the Stalin period. As a result, surviving examples from earlier or transitional Soviet decades are increasingly scarce. The preservation of this print reflects its endurance through a politically sensitive era when visual culture was actively reassessed, censored, or replaced. Today, it serves as a tangible artifact of Soviet ideological history, illustrating how art was used to project stability, leadership, and national identity before and during one of the USSR’s most transformative periods. Style: Socialist Realism is an officially sanctioned artistic style developed in the Soviet Union in the 1930s and later adopted across the Eastern Bloc. It was not just an art movement, but a state policy that governed how art should look and what it should communicate. Made in The USSR. This poster was produced for global export to propagate communist ideology. Publisher: State Art Publishers (??????????????????????????? “????????? “), Moscow & Leningrad. Condition: as seen on the pictures with yellowing/brittleness (typical for this age). This is guaranteed 100% soviet period item manufactured in the USSR. This is not a recent issue, replica or tourist souvenir.

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This is a vintage print that belongs to an original set of 32 reproduction prints entitled Soviet Painting. This print includes a descriptive protective tissue guard with the painting’s title, the artist’s name, the painting technique, the date, and a short essay about the work and the artist, providing historical and stylistic context (see last picture). Published just months before Nazi Germany’s invasion of Poland (September 1939) and two years before Hitler’s devastating attack on the Soviet Union (June 1941), this poster represents the confident, triumphant face the Soviet state projected to the world-and its own citizens-before the catastrophe of World War II. Scene depicts Joseph Vissarionovich Stalin (right) and Mikhail Ivanovich Kalinin (left), two central figures of Soviet state power, in a staged but symbolically rich conversation. Stalin is depicted calm, confident, and authoritative, smoking a pipe – a recurring visual trope meant to suggest control, thoughtfulness, and leadership and Kalinin, formally Chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet (nominal head of state), appears attentive and engaged, reinforcing the image of unity and consensus within leadership. Joseph Vissarionovich Stalin was a Soviet revolutionary and politician who led the Soviet Union from 1924 until his death in 1953. He held office as General Secretary of the Communist Party from 1922 to 1952 and as premier from 1941 until his death. Stalin codified the party’s official interpretation of Marxism as Marxism-Leninism, and his version of it is referred to as Stalinism. Following Stalin’s death, Nikita Khrushchev initiated de-Stalinization, which led to the widespread removal, destruction, or suppression of imagery associated with earlier Soviet leadership and rigid Stalinist ideology. During this time, many works of Socialist Realist propaganda-especially those emphasizing authority, militarism, or centralized power-were discarded, destroyed, or fell out of favour as the state sought to distance itself from the excesses of the Stalin period. As a result, surviving examples from earlier or transitional Soviet decades are increasingly scarce. The preservation of this print reflects its endurance through a politically sensitive era when visual culture was actively reassessed, censored, or replaced. Today, it serves as a tangible artifact of Soviet ideological history, illustrating how art was used to project stability, leadership, and national identity before and during one of the USSR’s most transformative periods. Style: Socialist Realism is an officially sanctioned artistic style developed in the Soviet Union in the 1930s and later adopted across the Eastern Bloc. It was not just an art movement, but a state policy that governed how art should look and what it should communicate. Made in The USSR. This poster was produced for global export to propagate communist ideology. Publisher: State Art Publishers (??????????????????????????? “????????? “), Moscow & Leningrad. Condition: as seen on the pictures with yellowing/brittleness (typical for this age). This is guaranteed 100% soviet period item manufactured in the USSR. This is not a recent issue, replica or tourist souvenir.

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This is a vintage print that belongs to an original set of 32 reproduction prints entitled Soviet Painting. This print includes a descriptive protective tissue guard with the painting’s title, the artist’s name, the painting technique, the date, and a short essay about the work and the artist, providing historical and stylistic context (see last picture). Published just months before Nazi Germany’s invasion of Poland (September 1939) and two years before Hitler’s devastating attack on the Soviet Union (June 1941), this poster represents the confident, triumphant face the Soviet state projected to the world-and its own citizens-before the catastrophe of World War II. Scene depicts the painting. “Tractors in a Lumber Camp”. (or sometimes “Tractor in the Woods” or “Tractor for forestry work”) by the Russian artist. The artwork is a notable example of Soviet art from that era, depicting a modern, industrial scene of logging in a snowy, mountainous landscape. The painting directly relates to the Soviet Union’s intensive industrialization efforts during the first and second Five-Year Plans, which aimed to rapidly modernize the country’s economy. Depicting powerful machinery like tractors in the remote, snowy taiga served to glorify modern technology and human mastery over nature in service of national goals. Style: Socialist Realism is an officially sanctioned artistic style developed in the Soviet Union in the 1930s and later adopted across the Eastern Bloc. It was not just an art movement, but a state policy that governed how art should look and what it should communicate. Made in The USSR. This poster was produced for global export to propagate communist ideology. Publisher: State Art Publishers (??????????????????????????? “????????? “), Moscow & Leningrad. Condition: as seen on the pictures with yellowing/brittleness (typical for this age). This is guaranteed 100% soviet period item manufactured in the USSR. This is not a recent issue, replica or tourist souvenir.

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This is a vintage print that belongs to an original set of 32 reproduction prints entitled Soviet Painting. This print includes a descriptive protective tissue guard with the painting’s title, the artist’s name, the painting technique, the date, and a short essay about the work and the artist, providing historical and stylistic context (see last picture). Published just months before Nazi Germany’s invasion of Poland (September 1939) and two years before Hitler’s devastating attack on the Soviet Union (June 1941), this poster represents the confident, triumphant face the Soviet state projected to the world-and its own citizens-before the catastrophe of World War II. The painting Vladimir Lenin at the Direct Wire. The painting was created by the Russian Post-Impressionist artist Igor Grabar between 1927 and 1933. It depicts Vladimir Lenin dictating a telegram at dawn in 1920 during the Russian Revolution. The work emphasizes Lenin’s powerful presence and leadership. The painting is also known by the title. Lenin on the Wire. Vladimir Lenin on the Telegraph. Style: Socialist Realism is an officially sanctioned artistic style developed in the Soviet Union in the 1930s and later adopted across the Eastern Bloc. It was not just an art movement, but a state policy that governed how art should look and what it should communicate. Made in The USSR. This poster was produced for global export to propagate communist ideology. Publisher: State Art Publishers (??????????????????????????? “????????? “), Moscow & Leningrad. Condition: as seen on the pictures with yellowing/brittleness (typical for this age). This is guaranteed 100% soviet period item manufactured in the USSR. This is not a recent issue, replica or tourist souvenir.

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Notable flaws: Light mark on front bottom. Please look at photos for any signs of wear and details. Garments are used and may have minor flaws and imperfections. Tagged size: No tag, fits M best. Please refer to photos for provided measurements. Feel free to message for any questions.

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Museum-quality fine art reproductions that are guaranteed to impress. All of our prints are reproductions taken from high quality scans of the original pieces. We try to make a balance of restoring easily seen flaws while maintaining character and charm. Poster Print: 210 gsm heavyweight poster print paper with a low-glare satin finish with sharp details, brilliant colors, superior light-fastness, and excellent water resistance. Please message me if interested in adding a border. Giclée Rolled Canvas: 300 gsm inkjet art matte canvas remains the ultimate format for high-end fine art. Please note that we include 2 of extra material for easy future stretching. Please message us if you do NOT want a border with your print.

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