Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 8

K. Vladimirov
1963 original Soviet propaganda poster Glory to Soviet sports! - USSR - CCCP

1963

About the Item

The original Soviet propaganda poster created by Vladimirov in 1963, titled "De record en nouveaux records ! Gloire aux sports soviétiques !" (From record to new records! Glory to Soviet sports!), exemplifies the Soviet Union's emphasis on physical fitness, athleticism, and achievement in sports as a means of promoting national pride and ideological superiority. Crafted during the peak of the Cold War, the poster celebrates the achievements of Soviet athletes and their continuous breaking of records in various sporting disciplines. The central imagery of the poster likely features dynamic illustrations of athletes engaged in athletic feats, such as running, jumping, weightlifting, or gymnastics, symbolizing the prowess and dedication of Soviet sportsmen and sportswomen. Accompanying the imagery may be patriotic slogans or text extolling the virtues of Soviet sports and the superiority of the Soviet athletic system. These messages would have emphasized the collective achievements of Soviet athletes, portraying them as exemplars of physical strength, discipline, and determination in service to the socialist state. The poster likely served multiple purposes within the Soviet propaganda apparatus. Firstly, it aimed to inspire and motivate citizens to participate in sports and physical fitness activities, promoting a culture of health and well-being among the populace. Secondly, it sought to reinforce the narrative of Soviet superiority in all spheres of human endeavor, including sports, as a reflection of the superiority of the socialist system over its capitalist adversaries. Moreover, the poster likely functioned as a form of soft power, showcasing the achievements of Soviet sports to both domestic and international audiences. By highlighting the success of Soviet athletes on the world stage, the poster aimed to bolster the Soviet Union's image as a global superpower and a leader in sports excellence. Sport - USSR - Russia Printed in Moscow
  • Creator:
    K. Vladimirov
  • Creation Year:
    1963
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 22.05 in (56 cm)Width: 35.44 in (90 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Good condition, traces of folds, light restorations, on linen.
  • Gallery Location:
    PARIS, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1792213978082
More From This SellerView All
You May Also Like
  • Marching on a Butterbur Leaf
    By Yoshitomo Nara
    Located in Washington , DC, DC
    Category

    21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Prints and Multiples

    Materials

    Paper, Linen, Lithograph

  • SPA Belgium Nationale Maaatschaapij der Belgische Spoorwegen vintage poster
    Located in Spokane, WA
    Original vintage travel poster to SPA, Belgium. Nationale Maatschappij der Belgische Spoorwegen original lithograph travel poster. Archival linen backed and ready to frame. The famous town of Spa known for its mineral waters and sparkling water that is sold all over the world. Intense color patterns that compliment each other are shown on a hilltop overlooking green fields and hills in the background. The old full lithographs create the feel of a fine painting as you can personally see in these images. This original vintage Belgium travel poster...
    Category

    1940s Conceptual More Prints

    Materials

    Linen, Lithograph

  • Chanel No. 5 (suite of four (4) separate prints with varnish on linen backing)
    By Andy Warhol
    Located in New York, NY
    After Andy Warhol Chanel No. 5 (Suite of Four Individual (Separate) Prints on Linen Canvas), 1996 Suite of Four (4) Separate Individual Limited Edition Offset lithographs in colors o...
    Category

    1990s Pop Art Abstract Prints

    Materials

    Offset, Lithograph, Linen, Digital, Digital Pigment

  • Untitled
    By Sol LeWitt
    Located in New York, NY
    Sol LeWitt was an iconic American artist whose work helped to establish both Minimalism and Conceptual Art. LeWitt’s practice was based primarily within his own intellect, establishi...
    Category

    1970s Prints and Multiples

    Materials

    Linen, Archival Paper

  • White Grapes.
    By Maria Sibylla Merian
    Located in Florham Park, NJ
    This piece would pair well with Maria Sibylla Merian's "Purple Grapes" which is also listed. MARIA SIBYLLA MERIAN (1647-1717) Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium… (Insects of S...
    Category

    18th Century and Earlier Academic Prints and Multiples

    Materials

    Archival Paper, Archival Tape, Handmade Paper, Laid Paper, Plexiglass, R...

  • "CONGREGATION OF WITS: BOX SET", 41 silkscreen prints, double-sided, custom box
    By Andrew Cornell Robinson
    Located in Toronto, Ontario
    "CONGREGATION OF WITS, Box Set of 41 Prints", 2018, limited-edition collection of 40 double-sided silkscreen prints, plus one title print, by Andrew Cornell Robinson. There are 10 box sets in custom-made chocolate linen archival boxes with a gold stamped title. Each print is signed, stamped and editioned. The prints measure 17x17", the box 17.5x17.5". Note the double-sided printing – surfaces of text, surfaces of image. The installation (see photos above) is a striking performance in itself with myriad possibilities for color, pattern, language, culture, politics, identity. The artist is pleased to offer guidance on the installation, according to the collector's wishes. Or a collector may arrange personally. It's a dynamic body of work that delights in the craft of making and the experience of revealing a tapestry of image and language. Initially inspired by a visit to the Talking Sculptures...
    Category

    21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Prints

    Materials

    Linen, Screen, Archival Paper, Paper, Color

Recently Viewed

View All