{"product_id":"ap_24916","title":"Plus haut, plus loin, plus vite... 1971","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"470\"\u003eCreated in 1971 by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eV. Viktorov\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, this striking Soviet poster encapsulates the ethos of technological ambition and relentless progress that defined the late Cold War era. Bearing the slogan “Higher, Further, Faster…,” the composition visually translates this message into a dynamic and almost cinematic scene of jet aircraft cutting through the night sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"932\"\u003eAt the center of the image, a formation of sleek military jets—marked with the unmistakable red stars of 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—soars diagonally across the composition. Their trajectory is emphasized by sharp angles and motion lines, reinforcing a sense of acceleration and forward momentum. The large glowing moon behind them acts both as a dramatic backdrop and a symbolic horizon, suggesting limitless space and the conquest of the skies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003eThe poster’s palette is dominated by deep blues and luminous whites, punctuated by flashes of red. This contrast heightens the visual drama while maintaining clarity and focus. The red typography of the slogan anchors the upper portion of the composition, immediately communicating the ideological message: a call to surpass limits, to innovate, and to dominate technologically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1696\"\u003eStylistically, the work reflects the evolution of Soviet graphic design in the post-war period. While earlier propaganda often relied on figurative realism and human heroism, this poster shifts toward a more technological sublime—machines themselves become the heroes. The jets are not merely vehicles; they symbolize national strength, scientific achievement, and military prowess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"2038\"\u003eThe slogan “Higher, Further, Faster…” echoes themes common in Soviet culture of the time, closely aligned with achievements in aviation and the broader space race. It evokes a spirit of competition—not only against natural limits but also implicitly against rival global powers—placing aviation progress within a wider geopolitical context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2040\" data-end=\"2337\"\u003eViktorov’s composition is notable for its clarity and efficiency. There is no unnecessary detail; every element serves the central idea of speed and ascent. The viewer’s eye is guided along the diagonal path of the aircraft, creating an immersive sense of movement that mirrors the message itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2339\" data-end=\"2633\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eToday, this poster stands as a vivid example of late Soviet visual culture, where design, technology, and ideology converge. It captures a moment when the future was imagined in terms of altitude, distance, and velocity—an endless upward trajectory driven by human ingenuity and state ambition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Poster\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMilitary - Aviation - USSR - Russia - Propaganda\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePrinted by Kalinin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood condition, slight creases, small tears on the edges\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viktorov V.","offers":[{"title":"59 x 87 \/ A-","offer_id":53766533939527,"sku":null,"price":1500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/9275\/3081\/files\/AP_24916Insta2.jpg?v=1778856749","url":"https:\/\/galerie1881.fr\/en\/products\/ap_24916","provider":"Galerie 1881","version":"1.0","type":"link"}