Two pots (TASS Window № 1027) 1944

"Two Pots (TASS Window № 1027)" is a 1944 propaganda poster by the Soviet art collective Kukryniksy. The poster depicts two "pots" - one empty and one overflowing. The empty pot, representing Germany, is a cartoonish figure with a large, gaping mouth and a rat fleeing its hollow interior. The overflowing pot, representing the USSR, is full of soldiers pouring out of it, holding guns and a large red star emblazoned on its side. The poster's message is clear: the Soviet Union is strong and victorious, while Germany is weak and on the verge of defeat. The use of stark contrasts in color, line, and imagery emphasizes the stark difference between the two sides. The poster is an example of the Soviet government's efforts to boost morale and promote victory during the war.