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Tina Modotti — Hammer and Sickle
Tina Modotti

Hammer and Sickle

A striking black-and-white photograph by Tina Modotti, *Hammer and Sickle* presents the iconic symbols of the communist movement arranged with bold graphic clarity against a stark background. Modotti's masterful use of light and shadow transforms these everyday tools into a powerful political statement, reflecting her deep commitment to socialist ideals. Printed in the 1960s as a gelatin silver print, the image exemplifies her ability to blend artistic formalism with revolutionary symbolism.

Medium
Gelatin silver print, printed 1960s.

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May 8, 2014

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Tina Modotti, Hammer and Sickle

A striking black-and-white photograph by Tina Modotti, *Hammer and Sickle* presents the iconic symbols of the communist movement arranged with bold graphic clarity against a stark background. Modotti's masterful use of light and shadow transforms these everyday tools into a powerful political statement, reflecting her deep commitment to socialist ideals. Printed in the 1960s as a gelatin silver print, the image exemplifies her ability to blend artistic formalism with revolutionary symbolism.

Medium
Gelatin silver print, printed 1960s.
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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Political Symbolism, Communist Iconography, Stark Minimalism, Straight Photography, Early 20th Century, Silver Gelatin Print, Mexican Photographer, Modernist Master, Female Artist, Black and White

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