Glass Place Mat : Poster; the Assembly
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Poster; the Assembly
THE CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY The enemies of the Revolution, but their ship is only a shoe and the sails are tattered
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Media ID 614487
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1921 Assembly Communism Constituent Enemies Propaganda Revolution Sails Shoe Tattered
Glass Place Mat (Set of 4)
Set of 4 Glass Place Mats. Stylish and elegant polished safety glass, toughened and heat resistant (275x225mm, 7mm thick). Matching Coasters also available.
Set of 4 Glass Place Mats. Elegant polished safety glass and heat resistant. Matching Coasters may also be available
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 19.7cm x 25.4cm (7.8" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 22.5cm x 27.5cm (8.9" x 10.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
EDITORS COMMENTS
This powerful poster, created in Russia during the tumultuous year of 1921, depicts a pivotal moment in the country's history: the Constituent Assembly, which was seen as a threat to the emerging Communist regime. The enemies of the Revolution, represented by a ship with a shoe for a hull and tattered sails, are shown being swept away by the tide of history. The image is a poignant reminder of the tumultuous political landscape of the time, as the Bolsheviks, led by Vladimir Lenin, sought to consolidate their power and implement their radical vision for a communist society. The Constituent Assembly, which had been elected in November 1917, was seen as a vestige of the old regime and was dissolved by the Bolsheviks in January 1918. The use of a ship as a symbol of the enemies of the Revolution is a common motif in revolutionary propaganda, reflecting the idea that the forces of reaction were being swept away by the tide of history. The image of a shoe for the hull of the ship is a particularly striking detail, suggesting that the enemies of the Revolution were insubstantial and easily overcome. The tattered sails, meanwhile, symbolize the disarray and chaos of the old regime, which was being replaced by the order and discipline of the Communist regime. The poster is a testament to the power of propaganda in shaping public opinion and mobilizing support for a political cause. It is a powerful reminder of the tumultuous history of the Russian Revolution and the enduring legacy of Communism in Russia and beyond.
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