Fine Art Print : British Entice Uncle Sam
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British Entice Uncle Sam
German propaganda commenting on American intervention in World War Two: the British tart entices Uncle Sam to go with her.. Date: 1941
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Media ID 14291955
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1941 Anti Entice Intervention Propaganda Tart Uncle Commenting Entices
21"x7" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into history with our captivating selection from the Media Storehouse Fine Art Prints range. This mesmerizing piece, "British Entice Uncle Sam" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a unique perspective on World War Two propaganda. Dated 1941, this image showcases the allure of a British woman enticing Uncle Sam, symbolizing American intervention in the conflict. Add this evocative print to your collection and bring a piece of historical intrigue into your home or office.
21x7 image printed on 27x13 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.7cm x 40.7cm (7" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 33cm x 68.6cm (13" x 27")
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.
The British Tart Entices Uncle Sam - A German Perspective on American Intervention in World War Two
EDITORS COMMENTS
This provocative and satirical print, dated 1941, offers a glimpse into the political tensions and propaganda campaigns that characterized the early years of World War Two. The image depicts a seductive British woman, dressed in a red dress and holding a fan, enticing Uncle Sam, personifying the United States, with a come-hither glance. The caption below reads, "British Tart: 'Come on, dear, you know you'd like to join in!'" This print, produced by German propagandists, was designed to comment on the growing involvement of the United States in the war, which had remained officially neutral until the attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941. The image plays on the stereotype of the British as manipulative and seductive, using sexually charged language and imagery to suggest that Britain was luring the US into the conflict for its own gain. The use of caricature and cartoon in this print was a common tactic employed by both the Allied and Axis powers during World War Two. Propaganda campaigns played a significant role in shaping public opinion and influencing the course of the war, and this print offers a fascinating insight into the ways in which the conflict was represented and understood at the time. Despite its provocative nature, the print also highlights the complex and shifting alliances of the war years, as well as the ways in which propaganda could be used to shape perceptions and sway public opinion. Today, it serves as a reminder of the power of visual imagery in shaping our understanding of historical events, and the importance of critical analysis in evaluating the messages conveyed by propaganda campaigns.
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