Canvas Print : WWI Poster, Your country wants you
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WWI Poster, Your country wants you
WWI Parliamentary Recruiting Committee Poster, Your Country Wants You and 300, 000 more men like you. Don t wait but join now. Date: 1915
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Media ID 14171524
© Mary Evans Picture Library/Onslow Auctions Limited
Committee Direct Enlist Join Lettering Parliamentary Patriotic Patriotism Recruiting Recruitment Urgency Urgent Wait
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Step back in time with our captivating Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic "Your Country Wants You" WWI poster from Mary Evans Prints Online. This powerful and evocative image, originally created by the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee in 1915, calls to mind the courage and sacrifice of a generation. Each Canvas Print is meticulously crafted with premium materials and vibrant colors to bring history to life in your home or office. Add this inspiring piece to your decor and make a statement with timeless artistry.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 47.1cm x 76.2cm (18.5" x 30")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 76.2cm (20" x 30")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This powerful and iconic WWI poster, titled "Your Country Wants You" and produced by the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee in 1915, is a poignant reminder of the urgent call to action during the First World War. The image of a determined, strong and fit young man in military uniform, looking directly at the viewer with a sense of urgency and resolve, was a common theme in wartime propaganda. The text below the image reads, "Your Country Wants You and 300,000 more men like you. Don't wait but join now." The use of direct, patriotic language and the sense of urgency conveyed by the text and lettering style were effective in encouraging enlistment in the British army during a time of great need. The poster's historical significance lies in its ability to capture the spirit of the era and the intense patriotism that drove millions of men to join the armed forces and fight for their country. The poster's design is simple yet impactful, with the bold use of red, white and blue, the colors of the British flag, adding to its patriotic appeal. The text is clear and direct, with a sense of urgency that was intended to motivate men to enlist as soon as possible. The use of the phrase "300,000 more men like you" emphasizes the need for a large and strong military force to support the war effort. Overall, this WWI poster is a powerful representation of the patriotic sentiment and urgency that characterized the war effort during this period. Its historical significance lies in its ability to capture the spirit of the era and the intense patriotism that drove millions of men to enlist and serve their country.
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