This 1973 Dutch political poster was created for Jongerenfront, a radical youth movement advocating anti-imperialism and revolutionary solidarity. The bold imagery and striking colors reflect the group's militant stance and support for liberation struggles worldwide, particularly in Vietnam during the final years of the war.
The central image features a barefoot Vietnamese woman breastfeeding her child while holding a rifle, symbolizing the intersection of motherhood and resistance. This powerful contrast represents both the nurturing and combative roles that women played in the struggle for national liberation.
The text at the top reads:
"Durf te strijden, durf te winnen"
("Dare to fight, dare to win")
This slogan echoes the Maoist revolutionary call to action, emphasizing courage in battle and the inevitability of victory. The composition is dominated by a large yellow star on a red and blue background, resembling the flag of Vietnam, reinforcing the solidarity with communist and anti-colonial movements.
The high-contrast black-and-white illustration gives the image a propagandistic, almost stencil-like quality, reinforcing the urgency of the message. The use of primary colors (red, blue, and yellow) ensures maximum visual impact, drawing immediate attention.
This rare revolutionary poster is a powerful historical artifact from the 1970s, reflecting Dutch radical activism, anti-imperialism, and solidarity with the Vietnamese people. Today, it remains highly collectible among enthusiasts of political memorabilia and protest art.
Colony - Asia - Vietnam
Good condition
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