A fleet of flies dropping bombs on the Chinese people, causing mayhem and confusion. Colour lithograph, 1952 (?).
- Date:
- [1952?]
- Reference:
- 766955i
- Part of:
- Guangdong people's government hygiene regulations.
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About this work
Description
Below, silhouettes of the people with pagoda in background. The print refers to cholera and dysentery. The flies are in an American style (Walt Disney, Dr Seuss), perhaps as a reminiscence of anti-American propaganda about germ warfare
Publication/Creation
Guangdong : Guangdong people's government, [1952?]
Physical description
1 print : lithograph, printed in black and orange ; sheet approximately 78.7 x 26.5 cm.
Lettering
Translation of lettering: Flies are the number one carriers of disease, which can cause chaos, plague and disaster
Reference
Wellcome Collection 766955i
Language note
Lettering in Chinese language and script, oriented from right to left
Type/Technique
Languages
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores