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An Australian First World War recruitment poster, depicting two Australian soldiers, hard pressed by a larger German force, one on the ground appealing for help. Norman Lindsay (1879-1969) was a painter, draughtsman, illustrator, cartoonist, printmaker, writer and sculptor. He joined the Sydney 'Bulletin' magazine as a staff artist, 1901-09, 1910-23 and 1932-58. During the First World War he produced jingoistic cartoons and pro-conscription posters.

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Accession Number
ARTV05294
Artist
Norman Lindsay
Publisher
Government of Australia
Printer
Queen City Printers
Classification
Art
Object Type
Poster
Physical Description
Medium: photolithograph on paper
Measurement
sheet: 51.2 cm x 34 cm
Medium
chromolithograph on paper
Date Made
1918
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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