Items Similar to 1949 Original Soviet Propaganda Poster by Y. Ganf “People Against War”

D. Shmarinov - 1941 original Soviet Poster – Shmarinov “The fascists shall not pass!”

Original Vintage Soviet Propaganda Poster As One Towards Communism USSR

Original Vintage Poster 25th Anniversary Komsomol USSR WWII Soviet Propaganda

Original Vintage Soviet Poster Treasure The Honour Of The Family USSR Propaganda

Original Vintage Soviet War Propaganda Poster Strengthen Combat Power USSR WWII

Rare Original Vintage WWII Propaganda Poster Defeat Fascist Attackers USSR Army

Want more images or videos?

Request additional images or videos from the seller

1 of 8

Y. Ganf
1949 Original Soviet Propaganda Poster by Y. Ganf “People Against War”
1949

$2,124.07

£1,570.01

€2,160VAT Included

CA$2,947.46

A$3,000.52

CHF 1,727.96

MX$36,159.08

NOK 20,056.73

SEK 20,236

DKK 13,722.76

About the Item

This striking 1949 Soviet propaganda poster by Y. Ganf captures the tense ideological climate of the early Cold War through a bold and highly symbolic composition. Created at a moment when global alliances were shifting and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) had just been formed, the image delivers a clear and forceful political message. At the center stands a strong Soviet worker, depicted with firm posture and determined expression. With one hand, he decisively blocks a blade labeled “Северо-атлантический пакт” (North Atlantic Pact), while with the other he rejects the offerings of a caricatured capitalist figure. This figure—dressed in a top hat and embodying Western wealth and power—extends consumer goods, attempting to seduce or corrupt. The contrast is immediate and deliberate: moral strength versus material temptation. Behind the worker, a dense crowd of people marches forward, carrying red flags, including one reading “Vive l’URSS !”. This collective presence reinforces the central idea that the Soviet position is not individual but supported by the masses. The crowd symbolizes unity, popular will, and resistance to external influence. The slogan at the bottom—“Les peuples du monde ne veulent pas que les désastres de la guerre se répètent” (“The peoples of the world do not want the disasters of war to be repeated”)—frames the entire composition. Attributed to Stalin, it positions the Soviet Union as a defender of peace, even as the imagery simultaneously warns against Western military alliances. Visually, the poster uses strong contrasts and clear narrative symbolism typical of late Stalin-era Socialist Realism. The figures are exaggerated just enough to communicate instantly: the worker is upright and heroic, the capitalist distorted and morally suspect. The use of red—on flags and typography—anchors the composition ideologically while guiding the viewer’s eye across the scene. Today, this poster stands as a compelling artifact of post-war political messaging. Beyond its historical context, it offers a vivid example of how visual language was used to construct narratives of morality, conflict, and identity during one of the most ideologically charged periods of the 20th century. Original Poster Propaganda - USSR - Cold War - Russia

Creator:
Y. Ganf
Creation Year:
1949
Dimensions:
Height: 23.23 in (59 cm)Width: 33.08 in (84 cm)
Medium:
Paper,Lithograph
Period:
1940-1949
Condition:
Good condition, creases, one significant loss, tears in the creases.
Gallery Location:
PARIS, FR
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1792218072642

More From This Seller

View All

D. Shmarinov1941 original Soviet Poster – Shmarinov “The fascists shall not pass!”, 1941

1941 original Soviet Poster – Shmarinov “The fascists shall not pass!”

Located in PARIS, FR

This powerful 1941 Soviet poster by Dmitri Shmarinov is a striking example of wartime propaganda produced during the early months of the German invasion of the Soviet Union, known as...

Category

1940s More Prints

Materials

Linen, Paper, Lithograph

1947 original Soviet poster : Long live our victorious working class - USSR, 1947

1947 original Soviet poster : Long live our victorious working class - USSR

Located in PARIS, FR

This powerful 1947 original Soviet poster proclaims: “Vive notre classe ouvrière victorieuse” (“Long live our victorious working class”), celebrating the central role of workers in t...

Category

1940s More Prints

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Viktor Koretsky1951 Original Soviet poster For peace - Viktor Koretsky - Cold War - Communism, 1951

1951 Original Soviet poster For peace - Viktor Koretsky - Cold War - Communism

By Viktor Koretsky

Located in PARIS, FR

1951 Original Soviet poster by Viktor Koretsky. Viktor Koretsky (1909–1998) was a leading Soviet artist and the acknowledged master of the Sovi...

Category

1950s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Linen, Paper, Lithograph

Located in London, GB

Original vintage Soviet propaganda poster - As One Towards Communism! / В Едином Строю К Коммунизму! - featuring a dynamic design depicting a line of people from all walks of life in...

Category

Vintage 1960s Russian Posters

Materials

Paper

Y. Ganf1949 Original Soviet Propaganda Poster by Y. Ganf “People Against War”1949

About the Item

More From This Seller

1940s More Prints

1940s More Prints

1950s Prints and Multiples

1950s More Prints

1960s More Prints

1950s More Prints

You May Also Like

Vintage 1940s Russian Posters

Vintage 1940s Russian Posters

Vintage 1940s Russian Posters

Mid-20th Century Posters

Vintage 1940s Russian Posters

Vintage 1960s Russian Posters

Y. Ganf
1949 Original Soviet Propaganda Poster by Y. Ganf “People Against War”
1949