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Unknown1968 original Soviet poster - Stubbornly and boldly toward the stars - Cold War1968
1968
$4,803.59
£3,557.78
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CHF 3,790.92
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About the Item
This dramatic 1968 original Soviet poster powerfully proclaims: “Obstinément et audacieusement vers les étoiles. L’héroïsme ne connaît pas de frontière” (“Stubbornly and boldly toward the stars. Heroism knows no limits”). Created in the height of the Space Race, it embodies the confidence, determination, and ideological pride that defined the Soviet Union’s cosmic ambitions. A heroic cosmonaut, rendered entirely in striking red, rises vertically toward the heavens, arm extended toward a rocket piercing the darkness of space. The contrast between the vivid red figure and the deep night sky amplifies the sense of courage, destiny, and unstoppable progress.
Stylistically, the poster belongs to the powerful visual tradition of Soviet propaganda art of the 1960s. The composition is bold and direct, with simplified monumental forms, strong diagonal accents, and emotionally charged typography that reinforces the message of courage and perseverance. Rather than depicting a specific historical mission, the figure becomes symbolic—representing every cosmonaut, every engineer, and ultimately the collective Soviet spirit striving toward technological and ideological triumph.
Today, this poster stands as an evocative historical artifact of the Cold War era, capturing both artistic creativity and political messaging. It reflects a moment when space exploration was not only scientific achievement, but also a symbol of national identity and heroic aspiration. Its intensity, clarity, and symbolic power make it a compelling and iconic example of mid-20th-century graphic art.
Original Poster
Space - Communism - USSR - Russia
Printed in Moscow
- Creation Year:1968
- Dimensions:Height: 37.01 in (94 cm)Width: 23.23 in (59 cm)
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- Condition:Good condition, minor tears.
- Gallery Location:PARIS, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1792217412722
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