{"product_id":"1950s-french-political-poster-imprimerie-speciale-de-paix-et-liberte-jo-jo-la-colombe","title":"1950's French Political Poster, Imprimerie Spéciale de Paix et Liberté, \"Jo-Jo-La Colombe\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1950's\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e24.25 x 33 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist\u003c\/strong\u003e: Unknown, printed by 'Imprimerie Spéciale de Paix et Liberté' (\"Special Printers of Peace and Liberty\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the poster : \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis poster was created by 'Paix et Liberté' (\"Peace and Liberty\"), a French anti-communist movement partially financed by the CIA who published various posters and leaflets in opposition to the USSR and the French communist party.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt features a caricature of Joseph Stalin, who has been dubbed 'Jo-Jo la Colombe' (\"Jo-Jo the Dove\"). He holds a sign which reads 'paix' (\"peace\") and stands in front of a dove while wearing an embroidered Napoleon-esque jacket. However, Stalin's other side reveals the opposite of a peace-loving statesman. To the viewer, Stalin holds a flail, has a hammer and sickle tattoo, and keeps his dove on a leash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe message of 'Peace and Liberty' is clear: Joseph Stalin (and thus, communists) may seem to be a valid political group preaching egalitarianism, freedom, and peace, but this is merely a facade for thuggery and violence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis poster is a fascinating piece of Cold War history and caricature art. It has been linen-backed. See photos for more details.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"L'Affichiste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68396028559572,"sku":"KBE2948","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0056\/7532\/files\/KBE2948-6.jpg?v=1794674416","url":"https:\/\/www.laffichiste.com\/products\/1950s-french-political-poster-imprimerie-speciale-de-paix-et-liberte-jo-jo-la-colombe","provider":"L'Affichiste","version":"1.0","type":"link"}