{"product_id":"ap_24575","title":"Dégagez, agresseurs ! 1970","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"586\"\u003eThis visually striking 1970 Soviet poster delivers a direct and uncompromising anti-war message, aimed squarely at perceived Western—particularly American—military aggression. Produced within the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSoviet Union\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, it is notable for being written in Lithuanian, indicating it was specifically intended for the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eLithuanian SSR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e as part of localized propaganda efforts across the Union.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"678\"\u003eThe slogan appears in Lithuanian:\u003cbr data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"650\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"678\"\u003e“Prasmekit, agresoriai!”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"763\"\u003eA precise translation is:\u003cbr data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"708\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"708\" data-end=\"733\"\u003e“Begone, aggressors!”\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"763\"\u003e“Go away, aggressors!”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"763\"\u003eThe poster’s central image is both simple and powerful: the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eUnited States\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e flag morphs into a twisting column of flame, descending toward a small aircraft below. This transformation suggests destruction, violence, and the consequences of militarism. The flag, normally a symbol of national identity, is here reinterpreted as a source of fire and aggression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1615\"\u003eAt the bottom of the flame, a small jet silhouette appears engulfed or consumed, reinforcing the idea of warfare and aerial bombardment. The imagery evokes contemporary conflicts of the time, most notably the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eVietnam War\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, which was widely criticized in Soviet propaganda as an example of imperialist aggression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"1980\"\u003eThe dark, nearly black background isolates the image, heightening its dramatic effect. Without distractions, the viewer’s attention is drawn immediately to the swirling motion of the flag-flame hybrid. The use of red, white, and blue—colors associated with the American flag—becomes ironic, as they are transformed into symbols of destruction rather than liberty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1982\" data-end=\"2261\"\u003eStylistically, the poster is highly modern and graphic. The flowing lines of the flag create a sense of movement, almost like a vortex pulling downward. This dynamic composition contrasts with the stark stillness of the background, amplifying the tension between motion and void.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2263\" data-end=\"2550\"\u003eUnlike earlier Soviet posters that often relied on detailed narrative scenes, this work uses abstraction and metaphor. The message is conveyed not through explicit storytelling but through symbolic transformation—a hallmark of more sophisticated graphic design in the late Soviet period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2552\" data-end=\"2907\"\u003ePolitically, the poster reflects the broader ideological struggle of the Cold War. The Soviet Union frequently positioned itself as a defender of peace, positioning Western military actions as threats to global stability. The word “aggressors” is deliberately plural, suggesting a broader critique of imperialist systems rather than a single nation alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2909\" data-end=\"3184\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eUltimately, \u003cem data-start=\"2921\" data-end=\"2945\"\u003ePrasmekit, agresoriai!\u003c\/em\u003e is a concise yet powerful visual statement. Through its fusion of national symbolism and destructive imagery, it delivers a clear message: war and aggression corrupt even the symbols meant to represent freedom—no matter where they appear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Poster\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolitics - USSR - Cold War - Lithuania - Propaganda\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood condition, creases\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Galerie 1881","offers":[{"title":"86 x 56 \/ A-","offer_id":53552885825863,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/9275\/3081\/files\/AP_24575Insta2.jpg?v=1776268343","url":"https:\/\/galerie1881.fr\/en\/products\/ap_24575","provider":"Galerie 1881","version":"1.0","type":"link"}