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CARTOON: SOVIET LEADERS. Don t look now, but I m afraid somebody is following us
CARTOON: SOVIET LEADERS.
Don t look now, but I m afraid somebody is following us. Cartoon comment on generational shifts in Soviet politics; older, hard-line Communists, represented by Leonid Brezhnev and Aleksey Kosygin, are being supplanted by younger, more progressive politicians. Cartoon by Edmund Valtman, 31 October 1977
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Media ID 13644544
1977 Communist Edmund Hartford Times Leader October Political Soviet Soviet Union Ussr Valtman Young Aleksey Brezhnev Generation Leonid
20"x16" (50x40cm) Canvas Print
Add a touch of humor and history to your home decor with our Canvas Print of "Don't look now, but I'm afraid somebody is following us" by Granger, NYC from The Granger Collection. This captivating cartoon, titled "Soviet Leaders," offers a humorous commentary on the generational shifts in Soviet politics. The image features a scene of older, hard-line Communist leaders being followed by a younger, more progressive group. This eye-catching canvas print is part of our Media Storehouse range, made from high-quality materials to ensure a vibrant and long-lasting display. Bring a unique and thought-provoking conversation starter into your living space today.
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 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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 cartoon print titled "CARTOON: SOVIET LEADERS. Don't look now, but I'm afraid somebody is following us" offers a thought-provoking commentary on the generational shifts within Soviet politics during the late 1970s. The artist, Edmund Valtman, skillfully portrays this transition by juxtaposing two distinct groups of politicians. On one side, we see the older and more conservative Communist leaders represented by Leonid Brezhnev and Aleksey Kosygin. They symbolize the traditional hard-line approach to governance that had characterized Soviet politics for many years. However, what catches our attention is the presence of younger and more progressive politicians trailing behind them. This signifies a changing tide in Soviet leadership as a new generation begins to challenge the old guard's ideologies and policies. Valtman's cartoon cleverly captures both humor and irony in its depiction of these contrasting figures. As Brezhnev and Kosygin remain oblivious to their followers, it becomes clear that they are being left behind by an emerging wave of fresh ideas and perspectives. The image serves as a powerful visual representation of political evolution within the Soviet Union at that time – an era marked by shifting dynamics between generations with differing visions for their country's future. Overall, this print not only showcases Valtman's artistic talent but also invites viewers to reflect on historical moments when societal change clashed with established norms in pursuit of progress.
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