"Day of Emancipation of Women"
Date
1920
Credits
- Adolf Strakhov Designer
Format
- Poster 1707
Media
- paper 1354
Techniques
- lithography 133
- 4-color printing 51
Locations Made
In 1920, Ukranian born artist Adolf Strakhov created a lithograph poster in four colors celebrating International Women's Day during the Russian revolution. The poster depicts a woman, dressed like her male counterparts of the day, holding a red banner symbolizing Bolshevik ideology. Strakhov's image challenges the traditional portrayal of women as subordinate, reflecting a shift in societal norms. This poster is an early example of themes later seen in Soviet propaganda, emphasizing the red flag, determined workers, and industrial settings. The focus on women in Strakhov's poster echoes the recognition of women's roles in political revolutions, reminiscent of Delacroix's painting "Liberty leading the people."
