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Fine Art Print : WWI Poster, Come into the ranks and fight
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WWI Poster, Come into the ranks and fight
Come into the ranks and fight for your King and Country. Don t stay in the crowd and stare. You are wanted at the Front. Enlist today. Parliamentary Recruiting Committee poster. Date: 1915
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Media ID 14185503
© Mary Evans Picture Library/Onslow Auctions Limited
Active Committee Enlist Fight Guilt Jack Join Marching Parliamentary Passive Persuasion Persuasive Pressure Psychological Ranks Recruiting Recruitment Shame Spectators Stare Stay Today Wanted Watching
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring this powerful and iconic WWI poster from the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee. Dated 1915, this "Come into the Ranks and Fight" poster, available through our partnership with Mary Evans Prints Online, is a poignant reminder of the courage and sacrifice of a generation. Add this historic piece to your collection and bring a piece of history into your home or office.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 53.3cm (14" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
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.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This powerful and evocative WWI poster, titled "Come into the Ranks and Fight," was produced by the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee in 1915. The image depicts a sea of spectators, mostly men, gathered in a crowd, passively watching as soldiers in uniforms march off to the front lines. The scene is filled with a sense of urgency and psychological pressure, as the caption implores, "You are wanted at the Front. Enlist today." The use of the Union Jack flag adds a strong sense of patriotism and national pride, while the image of soldiers marching off to war creates a feeling of duty and responsibility. The contrast between the active soldiers and the passive spectators in the crowd creates a stark reminder of the call to action. The poster employs a sense of guilt and shame to persuade potential recruits to join the ranks. The implication is that those who stay in the crowd and stare are shirking their duty to their King and Country. The use of the first person pronoun, "you," directly addresses the viewer and creates a personal connection. This vintage poster is a poignant reminder of the intense recruiting efforts during WWI, as the need for soldiers to fight on the front lines was a pressing concern. The image of soldiers marching off to war is a common theme in WWI propaganda, and this poster is a powerful example of the persuasive language and imagery used to encourage enlistment.
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