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1919 majus 1.
Collection StructurePoster collection > 1919 majus 1.
Item Title 1919 majus 1.
Collection TitlePoster collection
Artist Biro
Date Created1919?
Description

Biro's giant, naked figure of a red proletar wielding a large hammer, is one of the best known and reproduced posters of the Hungarian Soviet Republic. The inscription refers to the first free celebration of the International Labor Day in Hungary.

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Country of OriginHungary
DimensionsOverall: 50 x 37 in. (127 x 94 cm)
FormatPoster
Medium political posters
Color
color
Hoover IDPoster HU 364
Record NumberXX343.9574
RightsNo known restrictions.

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