Luo Shufang (骆淑芳), Model Factory Worker.
Date
circa 1950
Credits
- Bi-wu Zhang Designer
Format
- Poster 1918
Media
- paper 1566
Techniques
Dimensions
28 × 78 cm
This Chinese propaganda poster portrays a model worker (劳模) as an idealized symbol of dedication and progress. The vertical composition emphasizes her presence, with a confident stance and bouquet of flowers, symbolizing honor and admiration.
The soft yet warm color palette blends nature with industry, reinforcing the harmony between labor and modernization. Her practical yet feminine attire reflects the socialist ideal of women as both productive and virtuous. The factory backdrop signifies national development, linking hard work to progress.
