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America by George Ranstead
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America by George Ranstead
Symbolic representation of America with a woman wrapped in the Stars and Stripes flag and an American eagle. An illustration on a postcard by George Ranstead, an amateur artist of the Great War who served in the Army Pay Corps and produced a large number of hand drawn postcards during the period
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative postcard illustration, titled "America," is a symbolic representation of the United States during World War 1, created by amateur artist George Ranstead. The image features a woman, her face veiled in determination, wrapped in the Stars and Stripes flag. With one hand, she cradles the eagle of freedom, its fierce gaze fixed on the horizon. The eagle, a potent symbol of American power and independence, is perched on a branch adorned with the stars and stripes, representing the unity of the American states. Ranstead, who served in the Army Pay Corps during the war, produced a vast collection of hand-drawn postcards, each one a testament to his artistic talent and his deep connection to the historical events unfolding around him. This illustration, in particular, encapsulates the spirit of America's involvement in the war and her role as a steadfast ally to the Allied forces. The intricate details of the woman's features, the delicate folds of the flag, and the lifelike quality of the eagle all speak to Ranstead's skill as an artist. The muted colors and the sense of movement in the woman's flowing hair add a sense of dynamism to the image, making it a powerful and enduring symbol of American patriotism and resilience during a time of great upheaval. This postcard is a valuable historical artifact, offering a glimpse into the artistic and cultural response to the events of World War 1 and the role that America played in shaping its outcome. It is a testament to the power of art to capture the essence of a moment in history and to inspire and uplift those who bear witness to it.
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