{"product_id":"ap_24972","title":"Vive le 1er mai ! Fête du travail 1956","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"231\" data-end=\"573\"\u003eThis 1956 Soviet poster by Victor Koretsky celebrates \u003cem data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"294\"\u003eMay Day\u003c\/em\u003e, the international workers’ holiday, through a powerful image of unity, optimism, and global solidarity. Titled \u003cem data-start=\"407\" data-end=\"431\"\u003e“Да здравствует 1 мая”\u003c\/em\u003e (“Long live May 1st”), it embodies the spirit of collective strength and peace that defined Soviet visual culture during the post-war period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"1085\"\u003eAt the center of the composition stands a group of workers from diverse backgrounds, marching forward with determination. The leading figure raises a red banner inscribed with the word “peace,” while behind him, flags in multiple languages—French (\u003cem data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"829\"\u003epaix\u003c\/em\u003e), German (\u003cem data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"849\"\u003eFrieden\u003c\/em\u003e), and Chinese characters among others—reinforce the universal message. This multilingual approach emphasizes the international dimension of the workers’ movement, portraying May Day not as a national event, but as a global celebration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1427\"\u003eThe circular globe behind the figures further strengthens this idea. It frames the group as representatives of humanity as a whole, symbolizing a shared future shaped by labor, cooperation, and ideological unity. The figures themselves are idealized—strong, focused, and forward-looking—reflecting the archetype of the “new Soviet citizen.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1889\"\u003eDominating the lower portion of the poster is the bold red typography: a monumental “1” paired with “МАЯ” (May), creating a striking visual anchor. The scale and color choice underline the importance of the date, transforming it into both a celebration and a rallying call. Koretsky, known for his mastery of photomontage and persuasive imagery, here combines realism with graphic clarity to deliver an immediately legible and emotionally engaging composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1891\" data-end=\"2133\"\u003eThe palette is clean and vibrant—reds, blues, and whites—contrasting with the softer tones of the figures. This clarity reinforces the optimistic tone of the piece, far removed from the darker, more critical imagery of later Cold War posters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2135\" data-end=\"2445\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eToday, this poster stands as a quintessential example of mid-century Soviet propaganda at its most idealistic. It captures a moment when the narrative of international worker solidarity and peace was presented with confidence and visual elegance, making it both historically significant and highly collectible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Poster\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePropaganda - USSR - Industry - Russia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood condition, creases, small tears\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Koretsky Victor","offers":[{"title":"88 x 66 \/ B+","offer_id":53766518538567,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/9275\/3081\/files\/AP_24972Insta2.jpg?v=1779121024","url":"https:\/\/galerie1881.fr\/en\/products\/ap_24972","provider":"Galerie 1881","version":"1.0","type":"link"}