Culver City,
California
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Maker: Viktor Butkov
Hurray the Taiga Retreats! Give Mmore to the Forest Country
Date Made: 1988
Country: Soviet Union
Method: Tempera paint on fiberboard
Measurements: 90 cm x 60 cm; 35 7/16 in x 23 5/8 in
The print shows a forest on the right side with red banners on the left taking over some of the forest. The slogans say we should be happy the forest is losing more lumber for our country. The print is a satire about the deforestization of the taiga. The Russian text states, "Ura Taiga otstupaet! dad im bol'she lesa strane" Translated: "Hurray the taiga retreats! give more to the forest country"
Accession Number: 2009.053.132
Item Name: Painting
Credit Line: The Ferris Russian Collection, Donated by Tom and Jeri Ferris
Collection/Series: The Ferris Russian Collection, Donated by Tom and Jeri Ferris