Acc. № 169 · Archive reference image
Design Objects № 169
Maleficent's Shadow — Soviet Era 1962
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A Soviet-era poster advertising a 1962 theatrical production, featuring a stark monochromatic figure recognizable as Disney's Maleficent in theatrical costume, staff raised triumphantly against a minimalist background. The Russian text translates to 'The Temptation of Shadow' and credits 'Theatrical Art.' This artifact documents a curious moment when Western animated iconography penetrated Cold War cultural programming, recontextualized through Soviet avant-garde design principles. A collector's piece for those tracing unexpected intersections between American pop fantasy and Eastern Bloc experimental theater.
Catalogued, not yet released. This artifact will become available to acquire soon.
One artifact. One owner. On acquisition it is permanently retired from the archive. You receive the high-resolution file and a signed certificate of exclusivity.
About the certificate →Print specification
1536 × 2752 px · 4.2 MP · portrait
- Section
- Design Objects
- Style
- Soviet constructivist theater poster, silkscreen
- Mood
- austere, theatrical, conspiratorial
- Palette
- slate blue, ivory, black
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