Propaganda Stand (Workers of the World Unite)

Propaganda Stand (Workers of the World Unite)

Gustav Klutsis

1922

gouache

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows three tilted red signs on a light background. The words on the signs are in bold black letters, but some letters are cut off at the edges. The signs look like they’re stacked at odd angles, almost like they’re falling or leaning. The middle sign says *"Workers of the World Unite"* in English, while the others have parts of words in a different language. The bright red and black colors stand out sharply against the pale paper. Look up gouache to see how this paint technique works.

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