{"product_id":"ap_24161","title":"Un faucon né au sein de l'OTAN aspire à dominer le monde. Mais toutes les nations s'uniront pour l'empêcher de prendre son envol Circa 1970","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"544\"\u003eThis striking Soviet propaganda poster from around 1970 uses sharp political satire to criticize Western military alliances during the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCold War\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. The composition centers on a caricature of a militaristic officer perched atop the dome of the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eUnited States Capitol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, his arms extended as large black wings spread behind him like those of a predatory bird.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"997\"\u003eThe figure represents what Soviet propaganda often described as a “hawk”—a political leader advocating aggressive military policies. His uniform, insignia, and authoritarian posture suggest Western military power, while the exaggerated wings transform him into a menacing symbol of militarism. By placing him atop the Capitol, the poster implies that aggressive policies originate from the political leadership of the United States and its allies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1050\"\u003eNext to the figure appears a short poem in Russian:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003e“Ястреб натовской породы\u003cbr data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003eЖаждет миром завладеть.\u003cbr data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1107\"\u003eНо сплотятся все народы,\u003cbr data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1134\"\u003eНе дадут ему взлететь.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1205\"\u003eA careful translation into English would be:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1326\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1326\"\u003e“A hawk of NATO breed\u003cbr data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1232\"\u003eThirsts to seize the world.\u003cbr data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1262\"\u003eBut all nations will unite\u003cbr data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003eAnd will not let him take flight.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"2106\"\u003eThe poster’s symbolism is clear and direct. The dark wings contrast dramatically with the bright night sky filled with stars, giving the character an ominous presence. Yet the message suggests that his ambition will ultimately fail because the peoples of the world will unite against such aggression. This narrative reflects a common theme in Soviet propaganda: portraying the socialist camp and non-aligned nations as defenders of global peace against Western militarism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2507\"\u003eVisually, the poster combines caricature with bold graphic composition. The exaggerated proportions of the figure, the monumental Capitol dome beneath him, and the stark silhouette of the wings create an image that is both humorous and threatening. This blend of satire and symbolism was typical of late Cold War political posters, designed to communicate ideological messages quickly and memorably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2509\" data-end=\"2686\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eToday, works like this serve as vivid reminders of how visual culture was used to shape public opinion during one of the twentieth century’s most intense geopolitical rivalries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Poster\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePropaganda - USSR - Cold War - Russia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood condition\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Galerie 1881","offers":[{"title":"44 x 33 \/ A  \/ On Linen","offer_id":53279478579527,"sku":null,"price":500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/9275\/3081\/files\/AP_24161Insta2.jpg?v=1772723130","url":"https:\/\/galerie1881.fr\/en\/products\/ap_24161","provider":"Galerie 1881","version":"1.0","type":"link"}