Lot 122
Helft uns siegen zeichnet die Kriegsanleihe! (Help us win buy war bonds!). Published by Fritz Maison (München). Fritz Erler (15 December 1868 11 December 1940) was a German painter, graphic designer and scenic designer. Although most talented as an interior designer,[1] he is perhaps best remembered for several propaganda posters he produced during World War I. The promotional poster for the sixth war bond (sechste Kriegsanleihe) was adorned with his painting Helft uns siegen! (1917), perhaps Erler's best-known work. It brought in at least 13.1 million marks more than any other campaign.[citation needed] Its power of moral exhortation has been compared to James Montgomery Flagg's iconic poster of Uncle Sam, while the idea ultimately derives from the influential Lord Kitchener Wants You poster of 1914.[2] A soldier, his face darkened from the muck of the trenches, gazes beyond the viewer into No Man's Land with eyes that shine as if from an inward light. This heroic image depicts the widespread contemporary belief that trench warfare would somehow be a morally cleansing experience. Campaign Poster and it stamped Forbes Library Northampton, Mass. were it hung. We describe all items to the best of our ability as we are not experts on everything. Please ask specific questions on details or condition prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS. We box and ship to keep costs low. We do not use a packaging service, unless the costumer prefers us to use them. We can ship either USPS or UPS
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- 35" x 55" and 43.25" x 63.25" framed Condition:
- Fair Condition with some wear, missing pieces, fold marks from age and display (see pics).
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