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Recruitment poster parody WWI
Amusing pastiche based on advertisements for drawing schools and gently mocking the recruitment techniques of World War One
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Media ID 4406205
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Advertisements Amusing Based C1916 Gently Mocking Parody Pastiche Recruitment Schools Techniques
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Introducing the latest addition to our Media Storehouse Fine Art Prints collection: "Recruitment Poster Parody WWI" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This delightful piece is a charming pastiche of early 20th century recruitment posters, with a witty and amusing take on the war-time enlistment techniques. With its playful nod to advertising for drawing schools, this print is sure to bring a smile to your face and add a touch of whimsy to any space. Perfect for history enthusiasts, art lovers, or anyone in need of a lighthearted reminder of the past. Order your print today and bring a piece of history home with you!
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
Drawn into War - The Ultimate Art Class of 1916
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this delightful parody of World War One recruitment posters, we find ourselves transported back in time to the eccentric world of early 20th-century advertising. The poster, reminiscent of advertisements for drawing schools, playfully mocks the earnest recruitment techniques of the time. At the heart of the image, a stern yet charming sergeant major beckons potential recruits with an outstretched arm, inviting them to "Join the Ultimate Art Class of 1916!" Instead of a rifle or a gun, he brandishes a set of drawing pencils and a sketchbook, promising that "Your artistic talents will come to life on the battlefield!" The poster's background is a charming pastiche of various recruitment posters from the era, each featuring soldiers with exaggerated expressions and cartoonish features. The text below the image reads, "Limited Spaces Available! Enroll Now and Learn to Create Masterpieces under Fire!" This amusing parody invites us to reflect on the absurdity of wartime recruitment tactics and the ways in which they sought to appeal to the public. It also highlights the enduring power of art and creativity, even in the most unexpected of places. As we gaze at this charming piece of historical ephemera, we are reminded of the complex and often contradictory nature of human experience, and the ways in which humor and irony can help us navigate the challenges of history.
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