Jazz Band 'Wobbly Axis' 1942

"Jazz-Band 'Wobbly Axis'" (1942) is a satirical cartoon by the Soviet artistic trio Kukryniksy, depicting a band of Axis leaders playing music. The cartoon was likely created as political commentary on the Axis powers during World War II. The Soviet Union's use of caricature, like this one, was a powerful tool used to undermine Axis propaganda, and often directly mocked the leaders of Germany, Italy, and Japan. The artwork's title, "Wobbly Axis," refers to the Axis powers' precarious position in the war. This cartoon is a rare example of Kukryniksy's work to be preserved, as many were destroyed during the war.