1940s Art

This fantastic British 1940's Impressionist figurative interior oil painting is by noted artist Leonard Fuller. Painted circa 1940, the colourful composition is looking into a long, ...

Original. “OUR AMERICA, #3 USING MOTION PICTURES FOR SOCIAL VALUE.” vintage poster. Presented by the Coca-Cola Bottling Company. This poster displays the benefits of American Motion Picture making on society as a whole and is number three in the series of Our America, Motion Pictures. From leisure, as in entertainment, to the practical, like legal documentation and recording important events, are displayed in this poster. These benefits are shown in eight small windows along either side of a large ninth window, which is all brought into harmony by the use of green tones, and that the windows are set upon a mint green background. Presenting Facts of History. Our America Motion Pictures # 3. Using Motion Pictures for Social Values. 1. Using cartoons for amusement. 2. Reporting an important event. 3. Making biography dramatic. 4. Reporting athletic events. 5. Dramatizing a famous book. 6. Showing places of natural beauty. Y. Using motion pictures in legal cases. 8. Making pictures true to facts. We Can All Do Our Part! In 1943, during World War II, Coca-Cola created the “Our America” series of vintage motion picture posters...

Title: Theme C 8 Year: February 7, 1943 Medium: Collotype on vélin pur fil paper Size: 10.04 x 13.15 inches Condition: Very good Inscription: Signed in the plate, unnumbered Publishe...

Title: Theme C 6 Year: February 7, 1943 Medium: Collotype on vélin pur fil paper Size: 10.04 x 13.15 inches Condition: Very good Inscription: Signed in the plate, unnumbered Publishe...

Title: Theme C 5 Year: February 7, 1943 Medium: Collotype on vélin pur fil paper Size: 10.04 x 13.15 inches Condition: Very good Inscription: Signed in the plate, unnumbered Publishe...

Title: Theme C 1 Year: February 7, 1943 Medium: Collotype on vélin pur fil paper Size: 10.04 x 13.15 inches Condition: Very good Inscription: Signed in the plate, unnumbered Publishe...

Title: Theme B 7 Year: February 7, 1943 Medium: Collotype on vélin pur fil paper Size: 10.04 x 13.15 inches Condition: Very good Inscription: Signed in the plate, unnumbered Publishe...

This original 1943 World War II poster, designed by Sloan Roberts, was part of the U.S. government’s War Bonds campaign, encouraging American citizens to financially support the war effort. During WWII, War Bonds were a crucial means of raising funds for military operations, and posters like this played a significant role in mobilizing patriotic sentiment across the nation. Roberts’ artwork for this poster is a striking example of wartime propaganda, using bold imagery and compelling text to inspire action. The composition typically features heroic figures—soldiers, civilians, or symbolic American icons—set against a powerful backdrop, reinforcing themes of duty, sacrifice, and national unity. The typography is strong and direct, emphasizing the message: "Buy War Bonds", a rallying cry repeated across numerous government-issued posters during the war. As a wartime artist, Sloan Roberts was known for his ability to evoke emotion and urgency through dynamic compositions and dramatic lighting. His work exemplifies the graphic design style of the era, which combined realistic illustration with bold, patriotic color schemes—often featuring reds, whites, and blues to reinforce national pride. These original 1943 posters were distributed widely across public spaces, factories, schools, and military recruitment centers, serving as a visual reminder of the home front’s responsibility in the war effort. Today, Sloan Roberts’ War Bonds poster is a highly collectible piece of WWII history, valued for its artistic, historical, and patriotic significance. This poster remains an iconic representation of American resilience and unity, making it a prized addition for collectors of vintage military propaganda, WWII memorabilia...

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Work on canvas Golden wooden frame 62.5 x 72 x 4 cm

Work on paper

Vintage circa 1940s Delft Royal Sphinx Petrus Regout of Maastricht Big Wall Plate. A rare vintage collectible. Hand-painted by a Dutch artist. Plate diameter: 39.5 cm, height: 5.5 cm...

A portrait of Frida Kahlo taken in 1945 by Leo Matiz. The photograph was printed in 1991 and hand-signed and numbered on the reverse. Unframed. Artist: Leo Matiz, Colombian (1917 ...

Original AMERICAN LABOR - PRODUCING FOR ATTACK vintage 1943 poster. Size: 19.5" x 22.25. Professional archival linen backed; ready to frame. War Production Board, Washington D.C. Original. Lithograph. printed by the US Government...

Carlos Ruano Llopis (1878-1950) Original Vintage Bullfighting Poster June 1947 107cm x 53cm Carlos Ruano Llopis was born in 1878 in Orbs, Spain w...

Oil on masonite Signed and dated, l.r. This painting is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City. About the artist: Konrad Cramer grew up in Wurtzburg, Germany, and attended the Karlsruhe Academy. He was a member of Der Blaue Reiter...

This is a Autograph Letter Signed by Carlo Ludovico Ragghianti to the Countess A.L. Pecci-Blunt. Florence, October 22nd, 1946. One page, single-sided. In Italian. On letterhead pape...

Robert Doisneau 1912-1994 Voiture de Quatre-Saisons: Les Fleurs de la Place du Marche Saint-Honore [Le Gosse aux Baguettes], 1946/Printed Later Signed in ink on recto; titled & dated...

Untitled Abstraction Graphite on paper. c. 1946 Unsigned Provenance: Estate of the Artist Inherited by his neighbor/caregiver Condition: Staining at corners ...

Etching on paper, realized after Fragonard in 1944. Signed and dated in the plate. Inscribed in red ink: “Les Liseuses de Fragonard, copie de A. Marrot – 44.” A refined etching by...

Work on canvas

Original U. S. 1 sheet, DOWN TEXAS WAY vintage movie poster. Starring the Rough Riders, Buck Jones, Tim McCoy AND Raymond Hatton, Luna Walters, Dave O'Brie...

Title: "Provincetown Drawing" Medium: pen and ink on paper Dimensions: 14 x 16 3/4 inches Signed: Initialed and dated 1942 Provenance: Manny Silverman Gallery...

Image dimensions: 24 x 27 cm. Paris is an original artwork realized in 1947 by Armando Buratti. Original black and white etching. Hand-signed and dated in pencil on lower right. N...

The 1949 original travel poster by Guerra for Air France, titled "Paris is two thousand years old," stands as a captivating invitation to explore the rich history and timeless allure...

Original vintage movie poster: Doughboys in Ireland, the 1943 Lew Landers romantic musical ("The singing star of Jack Benny and Fred Allen radio programs!"...

Title: Theme B 5 Year: February 7, 1943 Medium: Collotype on vélin pur fil paper Size: 10.04 x 13.15 inches Condition: Very good Inscription: Signed in the plate, unnumbered Publishe...

Title: Theme B 3 Year: February 7, 1943 Medium: Collotype on vélin pur fil paper Size: 10.04 x 13.15 inches Condition: Very good Inscription: Signed in the plate, unnumbered Publishe...

Paris: Atelier Rue Alain Chartier by Henri Miloch (1898-1979) unsigned but inscribed by Miloch verso watercolour and graphite painting on artist's paper, unframed sheet: 11 x 14 inc...

Antique American modernist landscape oil painting. Oil on canvas board. Framed. Measuring: 21 by 27 inches overall, and 18 by 24 painting alone.. In excellent original condition. Ha...

Original "The United Nations Fight For Freedom" vintage World War II poster. Printed in 1942. Artist: Steve Broder. This is the large format version of the poster. Archival linen backed in very good condition with no paper loss. Bright and vibrant lithographic colors. World War II posters issued by the U. S. Government printing office...

Original World War II poster: "Men Working Together", horizontal original American World War II antique vintage military poster. Size 40" x 30". Year:...

French painter of the twentieth century. Work on wood Brown wooden frame 51 x 58 x 4 cm

Paris, France: Four Architectural Landscapes by Henri Miloch (1898-1979) unsigned watercolour and gouache painting on artist's paper, unframed Average sheet 9.00 x 12.00 inches (...

Young Child Seated oil paint on onion skin tracing paper, c. 1940's Signed right sheet edge (see photo) Wonderful early period work by the artist. Condition: Excellent, slight wrin...

ROI PARTRIDGE (1888-1964) PHOTOGRAM c 1940 Gelatin Silver Print c. 1940 9 ½ x 7 ¾ signed & titled. Mounted on card. Partridge was a well known California etcher. He was married...

To see our other original vintage propaganda posters, scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from this Seller" - or send us a message if you cannot find the poster you want. US Naval Aviation Training Division Focke-Wulf Fw 190 - World War II aeroplane Aeroplane identification poster, 1943 63x47cm A particularly unusual style of aeroplane identification poster, owing to the very arty images. Most such posters rely on very plain silhouettes, this series - and we have several in this series - have a much more arty approach to the task with shading and an interesting angle view. The Würger (in English, Shrike) is a single-seat single-engined fighter airplane widely used during World War II by the Germans. Designed in 1936 over 20,000 were built, beginning operations in August 1941 outclassing the Spitfire Mk V...

Paris: Pont Alexandre III by Henri Miloch (1898-1979) signed lower right watercolour and gouache painting on artist's paper, unframed Sheet:: 13 x 9.75 inches Charming painting by ...

This powerful original 1946 poster by renowned French graphic artist Paul Colin (1892–1985) was created in the aftermath of World War II for the Organisme National d’Aide aux Combattants under the high presidency of General de Gaulle. Titled “Ils Meurent Pour Vous – Victoire” (They Die For You – Victory), the poster is both a commemoration and a call to solidarity. Rendered in Colin’s bold chiaroscuro style, it depicts a kneeling French soldier silhouetted against the dawn sky, his weapon poised towards the horizon. Behind him lie the faint outlines of fallen comrades, underscoring the poster’s solemn message of sacrifice. The simple yet emotionally charged typography conveys urgent patriotism and post-war gratitude. Paul Colin, one of the greatest poster designers of the Art Deco era, was celebrated for his theatre, cabaret, and political works. Here, his graphic precision and emotional clarity serve a national cause, urging public support for veterans who fought and died for liberation. A deeply evocative historical artefact, this poster resonates today as a reminder of France’s liberation struggle and the human cost of victory. It is ideal for collectors of WWII memorabilia...

Les Figures is an original artwork realized by the French artist Fernand Hertenberger in 1945. Titled in pencil on the lower left corner. Hand-signed, dated, and dedicated on the lo...

Original French poster: Ribet-Desjardins Télévision Unic Radio Ribet - Desjardins Television Unic Radio. Original 47 x 63 antique French lithograph...

Original linen-backed World War II antique poster. "More Tomahawks for Our United Warriors" Buy War Bonds now!. In this poster by Charles Presbeton...

Vintage b/w photograph realized by Robert Capa in 1946. Copyright: Magnum Photos and Agenzia Contrasto. Excellent condition.

A very minimalist and elegant still life from a Master of the so called "Scuola Romana". It includes a beautiful gilded contemporary wooden frame. Exhibitions: Roberto Melli...

Swiss painter Sculptor, painter and ceramist. Landscape. Wall painting and drawing Work on cardboard

This listing is for the one Silkscreen serigraph piece listed here. Mexico City, 1945. First edition. plate signed, limited edition of 1000, these serigraph plates depict various types of traditional and folk art indigenous clothing...

A beautiful vintage poster that highlights the world of the Pathé brand. An emblematic brand that accompanied all French households during the 2nd World War, since it produced the old radio...

Title: Theme A 6 Year: February 7, 1943 Medium: Collotype on vélin pur fil paper Size: 13.15 x 10.04 inches Condition: Very good Inscription: Signed in the plate, unnumbered Publishe...

Title: Theme A 4 Year: February 7, 1943 Medium: Collotype on vélin pur fil paper Size: 13.15 x 10.04 inches Condition: Very good Inscription: Signed in the plate, unnumbered Publishe...

"Le Baiser d'apres Boucher", Impressionist Portrait, Oil Painting, Signed By French artist Claude Benard, (1926 - 2016) Signed and dated '1947' by the artist on the lower left hand c...

Work on canvas Frame in molding and beige gray wood 50 x 63 x 6 cm

Mid century portrait of two children, a young boy and girl in traditional dress, set in a rustic interior by M. Ray Stancliff (American, b. 1925). Si...

Eve Nethercott, American (1925 - 2015) - Rockport (P5.54), Year: 1948, Medium: Watercolor on Paper, Size: 18 x 20 in. (45.72 x 50.8 cm), Description: This view of Rockport, M...

This impression (after the original woodcut) was printed on japon paper in 1943 in an edition of 250, and is one of Gauguin's beautiful Tahiti compositions. Image size: 4 x 7 1/4 inc...

Roberto Matta, Chilean (1911 - 2002) - The New School, Year: 1943, Medium: Suite of 10 etchings, lacking cover sheet, Image Size: 7.75 x 6 inches, Size: 15 x 11.75 in. (38.1 x 29.8...

(after) Georges Braque, (1882 - 1963) La Mandoline (1943) Lithograph and stencil On vellum 40 x 48 cm (c. 16 x19 inch) Printed signature in the plate Edition of 300 Very good co...

Gorgeous pointillist egg tempera portrait of young blonde girl by Robert Joseph Collins (American, 1922-2011), 1947. Signed "Collins" and dated "'47." U...

Andre Masson, French (1896–1987) Date: 1945 Lithograph on Pur Fil Marais, signed and numbered in pencil Edition, 30 Image Size: 12.5 x 8.5 inches Size: 19.75 x 13 in. (50.17 x 33.02 ...

Work on cardboard signed Paul Mathey and dated (19)44 Dimension with frame :41 x 49 x 4 cm Original figurative painting depicting two thrushes, executed with a confident and express...

A beautiful poster that invites us to discover the Basque coast, its beaches, its golf courses, its traditional sport: Basque pelota, as well as all its other cultural aspects. This...