The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
French First World war poster advertising the Second National Defence Loan. A 1916 poster highly regarded for its artistic quality by the French cartoonist, painter and portraitist Jules Abel Faivre. Depicts an ordinary French soldier in a pose referencing François Rude's 'Departure of the Volunteers' , on the Arc de Triomphe. Holding his rifle by his side his left hand is extended skywards as he calls over his shoulder. His call ' on les aura!' quotes General Philippe Petain's words at the battle of Verdun. The strong patriotic image was reused several times in France and copied or adapted by other countries including the United States during the Second World War. Many countries realised that extra funds and resources would be needed for the war and launched public war loans programs. Individuals and companies were asked to buy government war bonds which would be repaid with interest after the war. These loan subscriptions have been estimated to have covered 60 percent or more of the cost of the war in Germany. War loan posters were extremely prolific during the First World War.
French First World war poster advertising the Second National Defence Loan. A 1916 poster highly regarded for its artistic quality by the French cartoonist, painter and portraitist Jules Abel Faivre.
French First World War poster issued by the Bank Credit Lyonnais to encourage subscriptions to the 4th National War Loan. One of four issued by the French Government during the war it features a drama
French First World War poster issued by the Bank Credit Lyonnais to encourage subscriptions to the 4th National War Loan. One of four issued by the French Government during the war it features a drama
First World War poster depicting a red feather at the top with text underneath stating: 'Got one? Get One! Buy another Victory Note'. The text is imploring people to buy more war bonds to speed up vic
Many countries involved in the war realised that they would need more funds to resource their campaigns, so many developed war loan programs. These programs encouraged the population to purchase gover
American First World War war loans poster. Many posters of this time, especially American, sought to appeal to their citizens patriotic pride. As the war dragged on, many countries realised that extra
