DOLGORUKOV, N. The Red Army Offensive Continues, 1943

V posledny chas: nastuplenie Krasnoi Armii prodolzhaetsya… [News Update: the Red Army Offensive Continues…], a poster by Nikolai Dolgorukov (1902-1980, People's Artist of the Russian Federation). Published by Iskusstvo, Moscow - Leningrad, 1943. 43.5 x 30 cm.

A well-received poster that was published during the war in several formats. This most unusual copy features a lengthy personal inscription in the artist’s hand. The bottom caption, “Every Hour Brings Them Closer to the Grave”, comes from the classic song Wine, by A. Srebrensky; the familiarity of the reference was expected to please at least some viewers.

Dolgorukov, Deni's protégé and frequent collaborator, studied architecture before deciding to pursue an artistic career. He moved to Moscow to study at VKhUTEIN, and upon graduation found employment with IZOGIZ. His political posters earned him a number of awards at several international exhibitions during the Cold War period.

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