{"product_id":"ap_22758","title":"L'anarchie \" légalisée \" - Le rictus du diable 1978","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"484\"\u003eThis 1978 original poster by Soviet artist \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eVictor Koretsky\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a striking example of late twentieth-century political imagery. Known for his emotionally charged compositions, Koretsky used visual intensity to communicate ideological messages aligned with Soviet perspectives during the Cold War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"916\"\u003eThe poster features a haunting central image: a face trapped behind vertical bars, encircled by a rope that evokes both imprisonment and execution. The dramatic contrasts of light and shadow heighten the sense of tension and oppression. The title, often translated as \u003cem data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"794\"\u003e“Legalized Anarchy – The Devil’s Grin”\u003c\/em\u003e, suggests a critique of systems perceived as unjust or hypocritical, presenting them as both chaotic and morally corrupt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"1222\"\u003eKoretsky was a master of photomontage and graphic realism, combining photographic elements with drawn components to create highly persuasive images. His works frequently addressed themes such as war, inequality, and ideological conflict, aiming to provoke a strong emotional response from the viewer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1520\"\u003eDuring the Cold War, Soviet propaganda posters played a central role in shaping public opinion, both domestically and internationally. Artists like Koretsky contributed to this effort by producing images that contrasted socialist ideals with critiques of Western political and social systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1854\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eToday, Victor Koretsky’s posters are widely recognized for their artistic power as well as their historical significance. Works like \u003cem data-start=\"1655\" data-end=\"1701\"\u003e“L’anarchie légalisée – Le rictus du diable”\u003c\/em\u003e stand as compelling examples of how visual art was used as a tool of persuasion, blending aesthetics with political messaging in a highly impactful way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Poster\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMilitary - Propaganda - Cold War - Russia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood condition\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Koretsky Victor","offers":[{"title":"43 x 28 \/ A  \/ On Linen","offer_id":51403188470087,"sku":null,"price":2000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/9275\/3081\/files\/AP_22758Insta2.jpg?v=1773933215","url":"https:\/\/galerie1881.fr\/en\/products\/ap_22758","provider":"Galerie 1881","version":"1.0","type":"link"}