The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
The American artist and entrepreneur, J C Leyendecker (1874-1951) was one of the most famous illustrators of the early 20th century. Born in Germany, he immigrated with his family to the United States in 1882. Although best known for the more than 400 magazine covers he produced between 1896 and 1950, he also produced designs for poster, book and advertising illustrations. He reached the peak of his fame during the 1930s and influenced a generation of younger illustrators, including Norman Rockwell (1894-1978). The United States entered the First World War in April 1917, with a total of over 4,000,000 military personnel being mobilised during the conflict, resulting in 110,000 deaths. During the First World War, Leyendecker produced recruitment posters for the military and the war effort. He frequently painted stylised images of strong, athletic, men and lithe, beautiful women. This poster, an appeal to youth to sell war bonds for the Third Liberty Loan, depicts a Boy Scout lifting a sword towards the personification of the United States as Lady Liberty, draped in the nation’s flag and holding a shield. Many posters of this time, especially American, sought to appeal to the patriotic pride of citizens. The United States, along with many other countries required extra funds and resources 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.
American First World War loans poster. Depicts a Statue of Liberty being handed a sword by a Boy Scout; the sword has "Be prepared" inscribed on it. Both stand on a pillar of "Weapons for Liberty". Ma
Poster depicting a young woman looking out at the viewer and brandishing an American flag above her head. With her other arm she gestures to the soldiers behind her. This image is styled on Delacroix
A United States First World War poster issued by the United States Government to promote the sale of Liberty Bonds. The poster features an expressive black and white lithograph by Joseph Pennell of a
United States First World War poster promoting the sale of war bonds as part of the Fourth Liberty Loan campaign. One of the most successful in terms of monies raised the campaign ran from 28 Septembe
United States First World War poster promoting the sale of war bonds as part of the Fourth Liberty Loan campaign. One of the most successful in terms of monies raised the campaign ran from 28 Septembe
American First World War poster issued to promote the sale of Liberty Bonds. It features a striking modernist image in the upper half of a pair of jack boots dripping with bright red blood. On the upp
