Catalogue Number
NMLH.1994.168.645
Object Name
Poster
Title
Ski climbing
Date
1930
Description
This poster features an artwork depicting citizens of the Soviet Union skiing, made to promote the activity in more rural areas. In the illustration many people are wearing skiis, waving flags, and blowing trumpets. A person at the front of the group gestures for two people stood in front to join them. The artwork is titled "Ski Climbing" and underneath there is more information about its depiction: "Skiing is still an urban sport. Skiis are one of the best means of proper physical development, promoting good health and improving wellbeing after a day spent in front of a machine. Ski excursions are the most rewarding way to spend a day off. Ski competitions are always very interesting , especially races which attract new skiiers. / Skiing is still not very common in the countryside. The new collectivised village, adopting the experiences of the working city, should use skiing not only for the purpose of physical education, but also as a convenient mode of rapid transportation." The poster is dated from 1930 and was originally 15 kopecks. The artwork is signed by the artist however we have not been able to identify them.
