Hun or home? : Buy more liberty bonds Accession Number: ARTV02117

Description

American First World War poster issued to promote the sale of Liberty Bonds. Featuring a macabre, graphic image by Henry Raleigh of a mother holding her baby in her arms. As she turns to look behind her a large ogre like figure is stalking her. His German helmet is visible as are his blood stained hands. Printed in black and red on a cream background the title text is integrated and layered over the image in the upper right corner. It aims to instill fear in the viewer and asks the question ' Hun or Home?' implying that subscription to the Liberty Loan will help keep the 'Huns' away.

Details

Accession Number
ARTV02117
Artist
Henry P. Raleigh
Publisher
Division of Pictorial Publicity
Printer
Edwards & Deutsch Litho. Co.
Classification
Art
Object Type
Poster
Measurement
sheet: 76 cm x 51 cm
Medium
chromolithograph on paper
Date Made
1918
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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