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Framed Print : WORLD WAR I: FRENCH POSTER. Deposit Your Gold for France. Gold Fights for Victory. Poster depicting a large gold coin with a Gallic rooster on it crushing a German soldier. Lithograph poster by Abel Faivre, 1915, encouraging French citizens to trade their gold for paper money, as gold was needed to pay for foreign imports
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WORLD WAR I: FRENCH POSTER. Deposit Your Gold for France. Gold Fights for Victory. Poster depicting a large gold coin with a Gallic rooster on it crushing a German soldier. Lithograph poster by Abel Faivre, 1915, encouraging French citizens to trade their gold for paper money, as gold was needed to pay for foreign imports
WORLD WAR I: FRENCH POSTER.
Deposit Your Gold for France. Gold Fights for Victory. Poster depicting a large gold coin with a Gallic rooster on it crushing a German soldier. Lithograph poster by Abel Faivre, 1915, encouraging French citizens to trade their gold for paper money, as gold was needed to pay for foreign imports
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Media ID 6241631
1915 Abel Artcom Coin Crush Economic Economics Economy Finance Financial Gallic Gold Poster Propaganda Rifle Rooster World War Faivre Troop
18"x14" Modern Frame
Step back in time with our exclusive Media Storehouse Framed Print featuring a powerful World War I French poster. This captivating lithograph by Abel Faivre, from 1915, showcases a symbolic image of a Gallic rooster atop a gold coin, triumphantly crushing a German soldier. Known as "Gold Fights for Victory," this poster was created to encourage French citizens to deposit their gold in exchange for paper money, essential for financing foreign imports during the war. Add this historical and evocative piece to your collection and bring a touch of World War I history into your home or office.
16x12 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 26.7cm x 40.6cm (10.5" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 45.7cm (14" x 18")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This powerful lithograph poster by Abel Faivre, created in 1915 during World War I, captures the essence of French patriotism and economic sacrifice. The image features a large gold coin adorned with a Gallic rooster, symbolizing France's strength and resilience. In a dramatic display of symbolism, the coin is shown crushing a German soldier beneath it. The message conveyed through this artwork is clear: "Deposit Your Gold for France. Gold Fights for Victory". With the war raging on, France needed financial resources to pay for essential imports from other countries. By encouraging citizens to trade their gold for paper money, the government aimed to bolster its economy and support the war effort. Faivre's skillful use of color and composition draws attention to both the majestic golden coin and the defeated German soldier lying beneath it. The uniformed soldier clutching his rifle represents Germany's aggression while highlighting France's triumph over its enemy. This poster serves as an example of wartime propaganda that effectively mobilized public sentiment towards supporting their country financially. It reflects not only historical significance but also artistic excellence in conveying complex ideas through visual imagery.
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