Description
This British Second World War poster was designed to highlight the broad array of different countries that were all fighting for the one cause: 'freedom'. The poster depicts soldiers representing 19 different countires, and one soldier in the upper right corner representing 'The Colonial Empire'. In the centre of the poster flags representing the different nations are assembled to create a 'V' for victory - a symbol made famous by British Prime Minister Winston Churchill.
Versions of this poster were also printed in Dutch, French, Perisan, and Arabic.
Details
Accession Number
ARTV02332
Printer
Fosh & Cross Ltd.
Measurement
Sheet: 51.2 x 76.2 cm
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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