Canvas Print : WWI Poster, Surely you will fight
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WWI Poster, Surely you will fight
WWI Parliamentary Recruiting Committee Poster, Surely you will fight for your King and Country. Come along, boys, before it is too late. Date: 1915
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Media ID 14171508
© Mary Evans Picture Library/Onslow Auctions Limited
Committee Enlist Fight Guilt Isles Join Khaki Parliamentary Patriotic Patriotism Persuasion Pressure Psychological Recruiting Recruitment Shame Surely
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Step back in time with our captivating WWI Canvas Print from Media Storehouse. This powerful and evocative piece, featuring the iconic "Surely you will fight" parliamentary recruiting committee poster from 1915, brings history to life in stunning detail. With the compelling "Come along, boys, before it's too late" message, this print is a poignant reminder of the courage and sacrifice of a generation. Acquired from Mary Evans Prints Online, this authentic replica is expertly crafted onto high-quality canvas, ensuring a vibrant and long-lasting display. Elevate your home or office décor with this inspiring and historically significant piece.
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 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 evocative WWI poster, titled "Surely you will fight," was produced by the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee in 1915 to encourage young men from the United Kingdom to enlist in the army. The image features a map of the British Isles with a red hand reaching out from the continent of Europe, symbolizing the call to action. The caption reads, "Surely you will fight for your King and Country. Come along, boys, before it is too late." The poster employs a powerful mix of psychological pressure and patriotic appeal to persuade potential recruits. The use of the royal moniker, "your King," and the reference to "your country," evokes a sense of duty and loyalty to the crown and the nation. The image of a map of the UK, with the red hand reaching out from Europe, creates a sense of urgency and threat, implying that the war is encroaching on British soil and that action is needed to defend it. The poster also employs a sense of guilt and shame, with the question, "before it is too late," implying that those who do not enlist will be letting down their country and their fellow citizens. The image of young boys, who are the primary audience for the poster, reinforces the idea that it is their duty to protect their country and their future. The use of khaki, the color associated with the British army, and the soldier's uniform in the poster further emphasizes the call to arms. Overall, this poster is a powerful example of how propaganda was used during WWI to mobilize the population and encourage enlistment in the army.
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