Rare Large WW1 French National Defence Loans 1916 Poster 80cm x 110cm

For sale is a Rare Large & Original WW1 French National Defence Loans 1916 Poster 80cm Width x 110cm Height. ‘Oh Les Aura! 2e emprunt de la défense nationale – Souscrivez Eng – which translates to “We’ll get them! 2nd national defence loan. Printed 1916 by Devambez, Paris, and signed in the print. This poster was produced/ Illustrated By Jules-Abel  Faivre ( 1867-1945). One of the most famous French posters of the First World War and in fairly good condition, but could benefit from being framed. 

 

French First World war poster advertising the Second National Defence Loan. A 1916 poster highly regarded for its artistic quality by the French cartoonist, painter and portraitist Jules Abel Faivre. Depicts an ordinary French soldier in a pose referencing François Rude's 'Departure of the Volunteers' , on the Arc de Triomphe. Holding his rifle by his side his left hand is extended skywards as he calls over his shoulder. His call ' on les aura!' quotes General Philippe Petain's words at the battle of Verdun. The strong patriotic image was reused several times in France and copied or adapted by other countries including the United States during the Second World War. Many countries realised that extra funds and resources would be needed for the war and launched public war loans programs. Individuals and companies were asked to buy government war bonds which would be repaid with interest after the war. These loan subscriptions have been estimated to have covered 60 percent or more of the cost of the war in Germany. War loan posters were extremely prolific during the First World War.

 

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