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Rowland HilderOriginal 1942 propaganda poster by Rowland Hilder Convoy your country to victory1942
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This original 1942 propaganda poster, designed by Rowland Hilder, was commissioned during World War II to encourage the British public to invest in National Savings Certificates as a means of supporting the war effort. Featuring the powerful slogan "Convoy Your Country to Victory", the poster connects financial support with the vital role of naval convoys in ensuring Britain’s survival.
Hilder’s dynamic composition depicts a Royal Navy convoy navigating treacherous waters under the White Ensign, the flag of the British Royal Navy. The view from the deck of a naval escort ship, complete with silhouetted officers and sailors, conveys a sense of determination and vigilance. In the background, merchant ships and warships sail under smoke-filled skies, symbolizing both the challenges and resilience of the wartime supply chain.
During World War II, convoys were crucial in transporting essential supplies, including food, weapons, and fuel, across the Atlantic while under constant threat from German U-boats. The British government relied on war bonds and savings schemes to finance military operations, making posters like this an essential part of the Home Front propaganda campaign.
Rowland Hilder, known for his detailed landscapes and maritime scenes, effectively blends realism with patriotic fervor, creating an image that rallied support and instilled national pride. Today, this wartime poster stands as a historical artifact, reflecting the unity, sacrifice, and endurance of the British people during one of the most critical periods of the 20th century.
War - 39-45 - Navy - United Kingdom
Buy national savings certificates - WW2
J. Weiner Ltd in London
- Creator:Rowland Hilder (1905 - 1993, English)
- Creation Year:1942
- Dimensions:Height: 29.53 in (75 cm)Width: 20.08 in (51 cm)
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- Condition:Good condition, small tears.
- Gallery Location:PARIS, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1792215957072
Rowland Hilder
Rowland Hilder was a well-known landscape artist and book illustrator. Born in New York state, his English father moved the family to Kent, England, in 1915. It was here his natural talent for drawing was noticed by his school. Later, Hilder went to study at the Goldsmiths, University of London. He was well-known as an accomplished watercolorist, particularly in his sensitive handling of the sky and earth. Between 1964–74, he was president of the Royal Institute of Painters in watercolors.
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