Poster Print : CARTOON: ESTONIA, 1994. For fifty years I worked hard to keep you occupied - You
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CARTOON: ESTONIA, 1994. For fifty years I worked hard to keep you occupied - You
CARTOON: ESTONIA, 1994.
For fifty years I worked hard to keep you occupied - You have to pay me a pension now. Cartoon comment on the Russian demand that recently-independent Estonia provide pensions for occupying Russian soldiers. Cartoon by Edmund Valtman, 1994
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Media ID 13644568
1994 Edmund Occupation Officer Pension Political Russia Soviet Union Valtman Estonia Estonian
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the captivating 'CARTOON: ESTONIA, 1994' print from Granger, NYC / The Granger Collection, now available through Media Storehouse's Poster Prints. This witty and historical cartoon, titled 'For fifty years I worked hard to keep you occupied - You have to pay me a pension now,' was created in 1994 as a commentary on the Russian demand for pensions from the newly independent Estonia. Granger's satirical artwork is a must-have for history enthusiasts and those who appreciate the power of a well-placed cartoon. Bring a piece of historical humor into your home or office with this unique and thought-provoking print from Media Storehouse.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
The caption for the print of the cartoon "CARTOON: ESTONIA, 1994. For fifty years I worked hard to keep you occupied - You have to pay me a pension now" could be: "This thought-provoking cartoon by Edmund Valtman, created in 1994, captures the political tension surrounding Estonia's struggle for independence from Soviet occupation. The image depicts an elderly Estonian man confronting a Russian officer, symbolizing the demand made by Russia for pensions to be provided to occupying Russian soldiers. For half a century, Estonia had endured under Soviet rule and faced numerous hardships as its people fought tirelessly for their freedom. Now that they had finally achieved independence, this demand from Russia seemed unjust and ironic. The cartoon cleverly highlights this irony through the dialogue between the two characters. The artist's use of satire emphasizes how Estonia had been forced into submission and occupation for so long, with its citizens working diligently under oppressive conditions. Now that they were free, it was only fair that those who once occupied their land should bear some responsibility. This powerful visual commentary sheds light on the complex aftermath of Estonia's liberation and serves as a reminder of the struggles faced by nations striving for autonomy. "
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