Rare Collection of Soviets Propaganda Posters
Lot 6:
Gorzhus’ sinom! – translation – I Am Proud of My Son!], WWII Soviet poster by Viktor Govorkov (1906-1974, Meritorious Artist of the Russian Federation). Published by Iskusstvo, Moscow – Leningrad, 1941. 83.5 x 59 cm. 32 3/4 x 23 1/2 in.This popular poster, reproduced several times in postcard format after the war, encourages Soviet youth to pursue a military aviator career. It likely dates to the first, peaceful, half of the year 1941, and predates the German invasion. Notably, the young aviator’s uniform is of an old style, abolished in February 1941. A student of Dmitry Moor, Viktor Govorkov in turn became a successful political posterist. In the 1950s, he was elected the head of the Posters Section of the Moscow Branch of the Artists’ Union.Dimensions – " by ‘. ~~ DEAR BIDDERS, Please View More Detailed Close-Up Images by visiting our website – Sofedesignauctions.com ~ Thank you ! ~~~~~~. Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please contact us at [email protected]
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