Alexander Deineka – 'To Work, to Build' – 1933 Facsimile Print – State Russian Museum Edition 2004
This is a museum-authorised facsimile edition — not a vintage original, and not a generic digital reprint. Produced in 2004 by Palace Editions in collaboration with The State Russian Museum in St. Petersburg, it was made to the highest archival standards, mirroring the colour accuracy, texture, and visual impact of the original 1933 chromolithograph. The official Palace Editions and State Russian Museum credits are printed in the margin — a mark of institutional provenance that distinguishes it from commercial reproductions.
The source work is Alexander Deineka’s 1933 poster “To Work, to Build” — one of the most recognised images in Soviet graphic art. Deineka (1899–1969) was a titan of Socialist Realism and Soviet Modernism, and this poster is among his most enduring works: a striking female discus thrower rendered in bold, clean lines, paired with a motivational verse that captures the era’s obsession with physical culture, collective discipline, and the idealised Soviet body. At 102 × 73 cm it is a definitive statement piece — particularly striking in a home gym, studio, or any interior that can hold something with this much presence.
Text on poster (translated from Russian): “Work, build and do not whine! To us the new life path is shown. You may not be an athlete, but a physical culture enthusiast you must be.”
Authenticity
Museum-Authorised Facsimile Edition — institution-backed, produced to archival standards.
Original Artist: Alexander Deineka (Александр Дейнека), 1899–1969
Original Year: 1933
This Edition: Palace Editions / State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg, 2004
Style: Socialist Realism / Soviet Modernism
Size: 102.2 × 73.3 cm (40.2 × 28.8 in)
Medium: High-fidelity facsimile print on paper
Condition
Overall: Very Good (for a 20+ year-old print)
Wear: Minor shelf wear consistent with age. One tear of approximately 2 cm in the upper right corner — a dedicated condition photograph is included in the listing.
Details: Paper quality remains high. Colours vivid and accurate to the original chromolithograph palette.
Please review the condition photographs carefully, including the dedicated corner detail shot, before purchasing. What you see is what you receive.
Shipping & Packaging
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Handling: Dispatched within 1–3 business days from our Sarajevo studio
Packaging: Rolled in acid-free tissue paper and shipped in a heavy-duty reinforced mailing tube — no folding, no creasing, no edge damage
Tracking: Fully tracked from our studio to your door
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Framing
Professional custom framing is available for this piece upon request. Contact us before checkout to discuss options and tailored pricing.
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