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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
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Discover the wit and wisdom of historical cartoons with our Media Storehouse Jigsaw Puzzles. This captivating puzzle features the iconic Granger, NYC / The Granger Collection image "CARTOON: BEAR AND DRAGON." This classic cartoon, created during a time of contentious relations between the Soviet Union and the Peoples Republic of China, depicts the two powers as a bear and a dragon, respectively, with Mao Zedong's head on the dragon. Assemble this intriguing puzzle to bring history to life in your home, and enjoy the delightful commentary on international diplomacy. A perfect activity for history buffs, puzzle enthusiasts, or anyone in search of a thought-provoking challenge.
400 piece puzzles are custom made in the UK and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.5 mm millboard. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 31x47cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most letter box slots
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Estimated Product Size is 47.2cm x 31.5cm (18.6" x 12.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) 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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