During World War 1 the impact of the poster as a means of communication was greater than at any other time during history. The ability of poster to inspire, inform, and persuade combined with vibrant design trends in many of the participating countries to produce thousands of interesting visual works. As a valuable historical research resource, the posters provide multiple points of view for understanding this global conflict. As artistic works, the posters range in style form graphically vibrant works by well-known designers to anonymous ones.
Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
This is Part 10 of a 10-part series on WW1 posters:
Christopher Richard Wynne Nevinson (1889-1946) was an English figure and landscape painter, etcher and lithographer, who was one of the most famous war artists of World War I. He is often referred to by his initials C. R. W. Nevinson, and was also known as Richard.
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| Now Back the Bayonets with your War Savings Certificates artist C.R.W. Nevinson (1889-1946 UK) |
Joseph Pennell (l857-1926) was an American draftsman, etcher, lithographer, and illustrator for books and magazines. A prolific artist, he spent most of his working life in Europe, and developed an interest in landmarks, landscapes, and industrial scenes around the world. A student of James Lambdin and Thomas Eakins, he was later influenced by James McNeill Whistler.
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| n.d. That Liberty Shall Not Perish From The Earth artist Joseph Pennell (USA) |
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| n.d. Provide The Sinews of War Bur Liberty Bonds artist Joseph Pennell (USA) |
Gerrit Albertus Beneker began his art career in 1905 as an illustrator. His early passion was to create an art that would inspire and provide honor to the workingman. He completed over 150 magazine covers, numerous ads including many for Ivory Soap and over 50 illustrations for magazine stories. His early work reflects his connection to the hope and industrial energy of early 20th century America. He was a founding member of the Provincetown Art Association and was very active in the development of the art colony.
In 1918 Beneker was called to Washington DC to paint posters for the US Navy with the goal of fostering support for the war effort among workingmen. His most famous poster, "Sure We'll Finish the Job", sold over 3 million copies.
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| n.d. I Will Back You artist Gerrit Albertus Beneker (USA) |
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| 1918 The past is behind us, the future is ahead artist Gerrit Albertus Beneker (USA) |
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| 1918 Sure! We'll Finish the Job Victory Liberty Loan artist Gerrit Albertus Beneker (USA) |
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| 1918 Consatnt Driving Will Win The War original artwork, oil on canvas 76.2 x 101.6 cm artist Gerrit Albertus Beneker (USA) |
Charles Eric Gustrine (December 24, 1870 - February 1966) was a Swedish-American artist and publisher. Born in Norrkoping, Sweden, Gustrine immigrated to the United States in 1888 from Kristiania (Oslo), Norway. He settled in Chicago and became a naturalised U.S. citizen on May 11, 1896.
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| n.d. America First artist Charles Gustrine (USA) |
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| 1918 True Sons of Freedom artist Charles Gustrine (USA) |
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| 1918 Over The Top Uncle Sam artist Charles Gustrine (USA) |
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| 1918 War Rages in France artist Harry Everett Townsend (USA) |
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| 1918 Zeichnet 7 Kriegsanleihe (Draw 7 War Bonds) artist Alfred Offner (1879-1947 Austria) |
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| 1918 Ersatzmittel-Ausstellung (Substitute Exhibition) artist Alfred Offner (Austria) |
Daniel Putnam Brinley (1879-1963) was an American muralist and painter. He was born in Newport, Rhode Island. He spent his childhood at his parents' home in Cos Cob, Connecticut, where he was known affectionately as "Put". He studied at the Art Students League of New York from 1900 to 1902. During the 1930s Brinley earned considerable fame and profit from his murals.
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| c1918 Les Foyers du Soldat, Union Franco Amériaine artist Daniel Putnam Brinley (1879-1963 USA) |
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| 1918 Sir- don't waste while your wife saves artist William Crawford Young (1886-1947 USA) |
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| 1918 Remember! The Flag of Liberty, Support it! artist unknown (USA) |
Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps (QMAAC) was the name given in April 1918 to the Women's Auxiliary Army Corps (WAAC). That force had been formed in 1917 to free up valuable and experienced soldiers from the rear areas for front line service. As well as cooking and waiting on officers, WAAC personnel served as clerks, telephone operators, store-women, drivers, printers, bakers and cemetery gardeners.
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| 1918 Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps. Enrol To-Day |
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| 1918 Workers Lend Your Strength (YMCA) artist Adrian Gil-Spear (1885-1965 USA) |
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| 1918 War blind home in Frankfurt artist L. Schauroth (Germany) |
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| 1918 Treat ’em Rough! Join the Tanks artist Angiet Hutaf (1847-1942 USA) |
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| 1918 The Spirit of '18 The World Cry Food artist William McKee (USA) |
Alfred Offner (1879-1947) was an Austrian painter, graphic, and poster artist. He received his first art lessons in Chernivtsi from the painter Hugo Zonka. He then studied at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna and from 1902 at the Royal Academy of Arts in Munich. He was a member of the Society of Friends of Art in Chernivtsi. From 1905 to 1912 he took part in the Chernivtsi art exhibitions. He also created frescos in the German House in Chernivtsi. From 1912 he was director of the Chernivtsi Art School. From 1907 to 1923 he was a member of the Vienna Secession. After the outbreak of the First World War he left Chernivtsi and moved to Vienna and Berlin. He later lived in Pilsen , Tábor and Cracow. During the Second World War Offner had to seek refuge from persecution because of his Jewish descent and found it in the castle of the Coudenhove-Kalergi family in Poběžovice (German Ronsperg) in western Bohemia. Unrecognized, he continued to paint. After the war he stayed in Poběžovice, where he died of tuberculosis.
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| 1918 Zeichnet 8 Kriegsanleihe (Draw 8 War Bonds) artist Alfred Offner (Austria) |
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| 1918 Zeichnet 7 Kriegsanleihe (Draw 7 War Bonds) artist Alfred Offner (Austria) |
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| 1918 Ersatzmittel-Ausstellung (Substitute Exhibition) artist Alfred Offner (Austria) |
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| c1918 Our Boys Need Sox, Knit Your Bit artist unknown (USA) |
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| c1918 Les Foyers du Soldat, Union Franco Amériaine artist Abel George Warshawsky (1883-1962 USA) |
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| 1919 Facing the Future artist C.F. Chambers (USA) |
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| 1919 An Education For You artist unknown (USA) |
Reginald George Praill (1870-1959) was a British poster designer and lithographer born in St. Pancras, London the son of an accountant. He studied at the City and Guilds of London Art School, and in Paris.
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| n.d. Enlisted for the Duration of the War artist Reginald George Praill (1870-1959 UK) |
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| n.d. Defeat the Kaiser and his U-Boats artist Steele (USA) |
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| n.d. Are you breaking the law? Patriotic Canadians will not hoard food artist unknown (Canada) |
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| n.d. Alles fürs Vaterland! Alles für die Freiheit! (Everything for the Fatherland, everything for Freedom!) artist unknown (Germany) |
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| n.d. Er Trägt Draussen die Last (He Bears the Burden Out There) artist H. Böhm-Weiden (Germany) |
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| n.d. Even a Dog Enlists, Why Not You? artist Mildred Moody (USA) |
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| n.d. Freikorps Hülsen (Hülsen Volunteer Corps) artist unknown (Germany) |
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| n.d. Every American Boy Should Enroll in the Victory Boys artist unknown (USA) |
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| n.d. On The Job For Victory artist unknown (USA) |
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| n.d. N'oublions Jamais, Lest we forget artist E. Muller (France) |
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| n.d. Sottoscrivete Al Prestito (Subscribe to the loan) artist Giovanni Capranesi (Italy) |
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| n.d. Prestitio della Vittoria (Victory Loan) artist Giovanni Capranesi (Italy) Sidney Robert Chilvers (1884-1961 UK) Sidney Robert Chilvers (1884-1961) was born in Snettisham, Norfolk, UK. Sidney was "volunteered" into The Great War in 1915 and became a Gunner in the Royal Garrison Artillery. After the war he continued his career as an artist. |
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| n.d. Salvage! Every Little Helps artist Sidney R. Chilvers (1884-1961 UK) |
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| n.d. There's Still Room For You in the R.A.S.C. artist unknown (UK) |
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| n.d. The Watch on the North Sea artist unknown (UK) |
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