A striking Spanish-language movie poster for ‘Rusos en la Guerra’ (‘Russians at War’), distributed by Artkino Pictures Inc., the US-based distributor of Soviet films active during the 1940s. This bold lithographic poster features a dramatic composition of four figures rendered in vivid reds and oranges against a bright yellow background: a Soviet soldier in green uniform and steel helmet dominates the foreground, accompanied by a Red Cross nurse, a male civilian, and an older woman wearing a headscarf. The figures are depicted in heroic profile, gazing resolutely forward in classic Socialist Realist style. The title text is set in large, bold yellow lettering with dark outlines. The Artkino Pictures Inc. logo — a figure raising a star aloft — appears in the lower right corner. The poster reflects the wartime Allied spirit of the early-to-mid 1940s, when Soviet films were being distributed in the Americas as part of the Allied propaganda effort. The art style is consistent with 1940s Soviet-influenced graphic design, combining heroic figuration with bold, flat colour blocking. A rare and historically significant piece of WWII-era cinema ephemera, highly collectible for film historians and poster enthusiasts alike.
Visible fold lines including a prominent central vertical fold and horizontal folds consistent with original storage. Some light creasing across the surface. Minor foxing or spotting visible in detail shots. Paper shows some age-related toning, particularly toward the edges. No visible tears, pinholes, or tape residue apparent from the photographs.
