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Ww1 / C 1915 / Kitchener Pos
KITCHENER POSTER " Your Country Needs You" The striking recruitment poster featuring Lord Kitchener
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Media ID 4313743
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Featuring Finger Kitchener Pointing Recruitment Striking Ww 1
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse Canvas Prints collection, featuring an iconic historical image - "Ww1 / C 1915 / Kitchener Poster: 'Your Country Needs You'" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This powerful recruitment poster, emblazoned with Lord Kitchener's commanding gaze, is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during World War I. Our high-quality canvas prints bring this historic moment to life in your home or office, with vivid colors and stunning detail that truly capture the essence of this iconic image. Order yours today and add a piece of history to your space.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
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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This powerful and iconic image, hailing from the early days of World War I in 1915, is known as the "Your Country Needs You" poster, featuring the prominent British statesman, Lord Kitchener. The poster, which was designed to encourage enlistment in the British Army during a critical moment in the war, is a striking example of propaganda art from the era. Lord Kitchener, dressed in his military uniform and donning a stern expression, gazes directly at the viewer with an outstretched index finger, as if to implore them to answer the call to arms. The simple yet effective design, which was created by Alfred Leete, was an instant success and is considered a masterpiece of recruitment poster art. The poster was produced during a time when the war was not going well for the Allies, and the need for new recruits was urgent. The image of Lord Kitchener, who was a respected military leader and a symbol of British strength and authority, was meant to inspire a sense of duty and patriotism in the population. The poster was circulated widely throughout Britain and its colonies, and its impact was felt far and wide. It is estimated that over one million copies were distributed, and it is believed that the poster played a significant role in boosting recruitment numbers. Today, this historic poster remains a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made during the First World War and the role that propaganda played in shaping public opinion and mobilizing support for the war effort. It is a testament to the enduring power of visual communication and the ability of art to inspire and motivate.
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