Under Ho Chi Minh We Become Winners. 1969.
Artist: NGUYEN DUNG
Size: 38 1/8 x 28 in./96.8 x 71 cm
Condition: Missing paper at upper and lower left corners.
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Reference: Ref: Vietnam, 19
Key Words: Modern; Vietnam; Propaganda
Under Ho Chi Minh We Become Winners. 1969.
During the conflict period, Vietnam was isolated from the rest of the world—their only contact was with nearby communist countries, including China and Russia, whose aesthetics were largely influential to Vietnamese artists. This design clearly takes heed to the Russian style with swaths of bold red, high contrast, and sharply delineated forms. In the foreground, a citizen enforces his strength and determination; to the left, the profile of Ho Chi Minh denotes his position of influence and protection over the people; to the right, male and female soldiers execute their duty to protect the country. Paper supplies were low at this time, so artists had to make the most of their materials—and powerful images like this one were exhibited frequently; the pin holes used at each location ultimately testify to the work's visibility. Clearly, this work has been through a lot, but its damages make it all the more vital.
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Artist: NGUYEN DUNG
Size: 38 1/8 x 28 in./96.8 x 71 cm
Condition: Missing paper at upper and lower left corners.
Printer:
Reference: Ref: Vietnam, 19
Key Words: Modern; Vietnam; Propaganda
Under Ho Chi Minh We Become Winners. 1969.
During the conflict period, Vietnam was isolated from the rest of the world—their only contact was with nearby communist countries, including China and Russia, whose aesthetics were largely influential to Vietnamese artists. This design clearly takes heed to the Russian style with swaths of bold red, high contrast, and sharply delineated forms. In the foreground, a citizen enforces his strength and determination; to the left, the profile of Ho Chi Minh denotes his position of influence and protection over the people; to the right, male and female soldiers execute their duty to protect the country. Paper supplies were low at this time, so artists had to make the most of their materials—and powerful images like this one were exhibited frequently; the pin holes used at each location ultimately testify to the work's visibility. Clearly, this work has been through a lot, but its damages make it all the more vital.
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