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CARTOON: BEAR AND DRAGON. Cartoon comment on contentious relations between the Soviet Union
CARTOON: BEAR AND DRAGON.
Cartoon comment on contentious relations between the Soviet Union, portrayed as a bear, and the Peoples Republic of China, portrayed as a dragon with Mao Zedongs head. Cartoon by Edmund Valtman, 24 August 1978
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Media ID 13644554
1978 August Bear China Communist Dragon Edmund Fire Hammer Hartford Times Political Russia Sickle Soviet Union Ussr Valtman Zedong
21"x14" (53x35cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating Canvas Print from Media Storehouse's exclusive collaboration with Granger Art on Demand. This intriguing piece, titled "Bear and Dragon," is a classic political cartoon by Granger, NYC. The illustration humorously depicts the contentious relations between the Soviet Union, symbolized by a grumpy bear, and the Peoples Republic of China, represented by a majestic dragon with the likeness of Mao Zedong's head. Add a touch of historical intrigue and artistic flair to your home or office décor with this engaging and thought-provoking canvas print. Order yours today and start a conversation!
Ready to hang Premium Gloss Canvas Print. Our archival quality canvas prints are made from Polyester and Cotton mix and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for transit.
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Estimated Product Size is 53.3cm x 35.6cm (21" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print titled "CARTOON: BEAR AND DRAGON" captures the essence of the contentious relations between two powerful nations during a significant period in history. The cartoon, created by Edmund Valtman on 24 August 1978, serves as a thought-provoking commentary on the strained relationship between the Soviet Union and the People's Republic of China. In this artwork, Valtman cleverly portrays the Soviet Union as a bear and China as a dragon with Mao Zedong's head. The bear symbolizes Russia while the dragon represents China, both iconic creatures that hold deep cultural significance in their respective countries. Through this artistic representation, Valtman highlights not only their political differences but also emphasizes their contrasting ideologies. The use of symbols such as fire, hammer, and sickle further accentuates these differences. These symbols are associated with communism and serve to depict each nation's commitment to its own version of socialist ideology. As viewers delve into this image from Granger Art on Demand, they are transported back to an era marked by intense geopolitical tensions. This photograph offers us a glimpse into how artists like Valtman used their craft to comment on global politics during that time. Overall, "CARTOON: BEAR AND DRAGON" is more than just an illustration; it is a historical artifact that encapsulates complex international dynamics through artistry and symbolism.
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