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The War Lover — Original U.S. One Sheet Film Poster, 1962, Steve McQueen WWII
The War Lover — Original U.S. One Sheet Film Poster, 1962, Steve McQueen WWII

The War Lover — Original U.S. One Sheet Film Poster, 1962, Steve McQueen WWII

Located in Spokane, WA

Original U.S. one-sheet poster for The War Lover (1962), directed by Philip Leacock and released by Allied Artists. Starring Steve McQueen, Robert Wagner, and Shirley Ann Field, the ...

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1960s American Modern Landscape Prints

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Original "Food is a Weapon, Don't Waste It!" vintage World War Two poster
Original "Food is a Weapon, Don't Waste It!" vintage World War Two poster

Original "Food is a Weapon, Don't Waste It!" vintage World War Two poster

Located in Spokane, WA

Original WWII poster: Food Is a Weapon Don't Waste It!. Professional acid-free archival linen backed and ready to frame. Fine condition. Food is a weapon. Don't waste it! Buy wi...

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1940s American Realist Still-life Prints

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Original War Fund Week  Keep this Hand of Mercy at its work  vintage poster
Original War Fund Week  Keep this Hand of Mercy at its work  vintage poster

Original War Fund Week Keep this Hand of Mercy at its work vintage poster

Located in Spokane, WA

Original WW1 poster: Keep this Hand of Mercy at its work. War Fund Week. One hundred Million Dollars. Original WW1 lithograph, archival linen-backed, ready to frame. Good condi...

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1910s American Realist Landscape Prints

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Lithograph

Original The Liberty Bond You Buy It Backs Them All World War 1 vintage poster
Original The Liberty Bond You Buy It Backs Them All World War 1 vintage poster

Original The Liberty Bond You Buy It Backs Them All World War 1 vintage poster

By James Montgomery Flagg

Located in Spokane, WA

The Liberty Bond You Buy The Liberty Bond You Buy. Archival linen backed in very good condition; ready to frame. Printer: Liberty Loan Committee Second Federal Reserve District. O...

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1910s American Realist Portrait Prints

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Lithograph

All This and World War II – Lennon & McCartney Original Film Score Teaser, 1976
All This and World War II – Lennon & McCartney Original Film Score Teaser, 1976

All This and World War II – Lennon & McCartney Original Film Score Teaser, 1976

Located in Spokane, WA

This rare original 1976 All This and World War II Lennon McCartney poster represents a historically singular film collaboration—a documentary that commissioned an original musical sc...

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1970s American Modern Figurative Prints

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You buy a Liberty Bond Lest I Perish original World War 1 vintage poser
You buy a Liberty Bond Lest I Perish original World War 1 vintage poser

You buy a Liberty Bond Lest I Perish original World War 1 vintage poser

Located in Spokane, WA

Original vintage poster: YOU Buy a Liberty Bond. Linen Backed World War 1 bonds poster. Archival linen backed in good condition; ready to frame. Artist: C . R. Macauley created...

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1910s American Realist Portrait Prints

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Lithograph

The Tall Men (1955) -Original US 1- Sheet Film Poster, Clark Gable, Jane Russell
The Tall Men (1955) -Original US 1- Sheet Film Poster, Clark Gable, Jane Russell

The Tall Men (1955) -Original US 1- Sheet Film Poster, Clark Gable, Jane Russell

Located in Spokane, WA

Based on the novel by Heck Allen (writing as Clay Fisher), the film follows two brothers as they drive a massive cattle herd from Texas to Montana, set against a backdrop of frontier...

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1950s American Modern Landscape Prints

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Original He's Fighting For You  Join the Club 1943 vintage WW2 poster on linen
Original He's Fighting For You  Join the Club 1943 vintage WW2 poster on linen

Original He's Fighting For You Join the Club 1943 vintage WW2 poster on linen

Located in Spokane, WA

Home Front lithograph – vintage military wall art. This poster is linen-backed and ready to frame. Note that World War II American posters were all folded when shipped across the Uni...

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1940s American Realist Portrait Prints

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Original "You Can Lick Runaway Prices, You Hol The 7 Kesys to Hold Down Prices"
Original "You Can Lick Runaway Prices, You Hol The 7 Kesys to Hold Down Prices"

Original "You Can Lick Runaway Prices, You Hol The 7 Kesys to Hold Down Prices"

By James Montgomery Flagg

Located in Spokane, WA

Restored original Government fold marks (on all World War 2 American vintage posters) James Montgomery Flagg is best known for depicting Uncle Sam in recruitment and public service ...

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1940s American Realist Portrait Prints

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American Government Navy Poster from World War I, 1918

American Government Navy Poster from World War I, 1918

Located in New York, NY

This is a World War I period American government poster for the Navy from 1918.

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Early 20th Century American Posters

"Are You Registered?" American Government Poster, 1942

"Are You Registered?" American Government Poster, 1942

Located in New York, NY

This is a patriotic American advertising poster from World War II created by the United States government.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Posters

American Art Deco Poster by McKnight Kauffer
American Art Deco Poster by McKnight Kauffer

American Art Deco Poster by McKnight Kauffer

By Edward McKnight Kauffer

Located in Coral Gables, FL

This stunning vintage stone lithographic 1943 American art deco poster for War Prisoner Aid was created by Edward McKnight Kauffer (1890 – 1954).

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20th Century American Posters

American Government Poster "Thanks for Buying That Bond" 1942

American Government Poster "Thanks for Buying That Bond" 1942

Located in New York, NY

This is a patriotic American advertising poster from World War II created by the United States government.

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Vintage 1940s American Posters

"Don't Let Him Down!" American Government Poster by Lester Beall, 1941

"Don't Let Him Down!" American Government Poster by Lester Beall, 1941

By Lester Beall

Located in New York, NY

This is a patriotic American advertising poster from World War II created by the United States government.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Posters

"He'll Be Home Sooner, " Waves American Government Poster, 1944 by John Falter

"He'll Be Home Sooner, " Waves American Government Poster, 1944 by John Falter

By John Falter

Located in New York, NY

This is a patriotic American advertising poster from World War II created by John Falter for the United States government.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Posters

Original Antique War Poster Hey Fellows Books American Library Association WWI
Original Antique War Poster Hey Fellows Books American Library Association WWI

Original Antique War Poster Hey Fellows Books American Library Association WWI

Located in London, GB

Original antique World War One poster - Hey fellows! Your money brings the book we need when we want it American Library Association United War Work Campaign Week of November 11 1918...

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1910s More Prints

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Paper

Original Vintage WWII Poster Great Americans Industrial War Work Military Design
Original Vintage WWII Poster Great Americans Industrial War Work Military Design

Original Vintage WWII Poster Great Americans Industrial War Work Military Design

Located in London, GB

Original vintage World War Two home front propaganda poster - Great Americans don't take time off when our country needs so much so soon - featuring a man and a lady wearing goggles ...

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1940s More Prints

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Original Vintage American WWII Recruitment Poster For Your Country's Sake Today
Original Vintage American WWII Recruitment Poster For Your Country's Sake Today

Original Vintage American WWII Recruitment Poster For Your Country's Sake Today

Located in London, GB

Original vintage American World War Two recruitment poster - For your country's sake today For your own sake tomorrow Go to the nearest recruiting station of the armed service of you...

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1940s More Prints

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American First World War Poster
American First World War Poster

American First World War Poster

Located in San Francisco, CA

A colorful and timely American colored lithograph of large scale depicting a neoclassical building (possibly the defense department) seeking to raise money during WWI.

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20th Century American Posters

Original Vintage Soviet Cold War Era Propaganda Poster American Freedom USSR
Original Vintage Soviet Cold War Era Propaganda Poster American Freedom USSR

Original Vintage Soviet Cold War Era Propaganda Poster American Freedom USSR

Located in London, GB

Original vintage Soviet Cold War era propaganda poster - American Freedom - featuring an image of police officers peaking from the eyes of the Statue of Liberty in New York with one ...

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Vintage 1970s Russian Posters

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Original Vintage War Recruitment Propaganda Poster US Navy Reserve Arise America
Original Vintage War Recruitment Propaganda Poster US Navy Reserve Arise America

Original Vintage War Recruitment Propaganda Poster US Navy Reserve Arise America

By McClelland Barclay 2

Located in London, GB

Original vintage World War Two recruitment propaganda poster - Arise Americans Your Country and Your Liberty are in grave danger Protect them now by joining the United States Navy or...

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Vintage 1940s American Posters

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Paper

'Star Wars' Original Vintage Movie Poster by Tom Jung, American, 1977
'Star Wars' Original Vintage Movie Poster by Tom Jung, American, 1977

'Star Wars' Original Vintage Movie Poster by Tom Jung, American, 1977

By Tom Jung

Located in Devon, GB

A rare US 30x40 cardstock poster for the first instalment of George Lucas' original, genre-defining, sci-fi trilogy 'Star Wars,' featuring Tom Jung's famous 'Style A' artwork designe...

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Vintage 1970s American Space Age Posters

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Original Antique War Poster America's Tribute To Britain WWI Eagle Lion Design
Original Antique War Poster America's Tribute To Britain WWI Eagle Lion Design

Original Antique War Poster America's Tribute To Britain WWI Eagle Lion Design

By Frederic G. Cooper

Located in London, GB

Original antique World War One poster - America's Tribute to Britain - published when the United States entered WWI in support of Great Britain.

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Vintage 1910s American Posters

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Original Woodcut Design 1917 World War One Poster - America's Tribute To Britain

Original Woodcut Design 1917 World War One Poster - America's Tribute To Britain

By Frederic G. Cooper

Located in London, GB

Original vintage World War One poster - America's Tribute to Britain - published in 1917 when the United States entered WW1 in support of Great Britain.

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Vintage 1910s American Posters

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Original Vintage USSR Cold War Poster Diplomacy American Way US Soldier Diplomat
Original Vintage USSR Cold War Poster Diplomacy American Way US Soldier Diplomat

Original Vintage USSR Cold War Poster Diplomacy American Way US Soldier Diplomat

Located in London, GB

Original vintage Soviet anti-American propaganda poster titled ?????????? ??-??????????? / Diplomacy the American way - Design features an illustration of a man walking over a blue s...

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Vintage 1980s Russian Posters

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James Montgomery Flagg Uncle Sam World War I Poster
James Montgomery Flagg Uncle Sam World War I Poster

James Montgomery Flagg Uncle Sam World War I Poster

By James Montgomery Flagg

Located in Stamford, CT

James Montgomery Flagg (American, 1877-1960), uncle Sam World War I recruiting poster.

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Early 20th Century American American Classical Posters

"Save Freedom of Speech. Buy War Bonds" Vintage WWII Poster by Norman Rockwell
"Save Freedom of Speech. Buy War Bonds" Vintage WWII Poster by Norman Rockwell

"Save Freedom of Speech. Buy War Bonds" Vintage WWII Poster by Norman Rockwell

By Norman Rockwell

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Presented is an original 1943 War Bonds poster by Rockwell Kent, illustrating “Freedom of Speech.” The poster is one of the four iconic War Bonds posters by Norman Rockwell. The seri...

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Vintage 1940s American American Classical Posters

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"Keep 'Em Flying Is Our Battle Cry" Vintage WWII Recruitment Poster, 1942
"Keep 'Em Flying Is Our Battle Cry" Vintage WWII Recruitment Poster, 1942

"Keep 'Em Flying Is Our Battle Cry" Vintage WWII Recruitment Poster, 1942

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Keep ‘Em Flying Is Our Battle Cry is a 1942 World War II patriotic American propaganda poster by artist team Dan V.

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Vintage 1940s American Posters

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Paper

Women's Land Army of America World War I Poster
Women's Land Army of America World War I Poster

Women's Land Army of America World War I Poster

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This is the World War I poster by Herbert Andrew Paus advertising the Woman's Land Army of America.

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Vintage 1910s Historical Memorabilia

24x36  "Star Wars" VHS Photo Photography Pop Art Exhibition Poster
24x36  "Star Wars" VHS Photo Photography Pop Art Exhibition Poster

24x36 "Star Wars" VHS Photo Photography Pop Art Exhibition Poster

By Destro

Located in Los Angeles, CA

"The VHS" by pop Artist Destro. We all remember those iconic nights at the video store. Pop artist DESTRO once again encapsulates one of our favorite past times in a fine art con...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Color Photography

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Archival Pigment

Original Vintage Color World War II Propaganda Poster "Almost" Offset Lithograph
Original Vintage Color World War II Propaganda Poster "Almost" Offset Lithograph

Original Vintage Color World War II Propaganda Poster "Almost" Offset Lithograph

By Franz Oswald Schiffers

Located in Surfside, FL

ALMOST VD; 1946 military poster by Franz Oswald Schiffers. Almost! VD, the 1946 U.S. World War II (WWII) health poster warning soldiers overseas of the consequences of venereal dise...

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1940s American Realist Figurative Prints

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Original Vintage Color World War II Propaganda Poster Soldier Offset Lithograph
Original Vintage Color World War II Propaganda Poster Soldier Offset Lithograph

Original Vintage Color World War II Propaganda Poster Soldier Offset Lithograph

By Franz Oswald Schiffers

Located in Surfside, FL

Going home? Don't be delayed by V.D.; 1946 military poster by Franz Oswald Schiffers. Going home? Don't be delayed by V.D. VD, the 1946 U.S. (or Australian) World War II (WWII) hea...

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1940s American Realist Figurative Prints

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Original Vintage Color World War II Propaganda Poster Delayed! Offset Lithograph
Original Vintage Color World War II Propaganda Poster Delayed! Offset Lithograph

Original Vintage Color World War II Propaganda Poster Delayed! Offset Lithograph

By Franz Oswald Schiffers

Located in Surfside, FL

DELAYED VD; 1946 military poster by Franz Oswald Schiffers. Delayed! VD, the 1946 U.S. World War II (WWII) health poster warning soldiers overseas of the consequences of venereal di...

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1940s American Realist Figurative Prints

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Douglas Dauntless Dive Bomber original World War Two restricted original poster
Douglas Dauntless Dive Bomber original World War Two restricted original poster

Douglas Dauntless Dive Bomber original World War Two restricted original poster

Located in Spokane, WA

Original World War Two Douglas "Dauntless" spotter plane original poster from 1942. The poster features the various aspects of this military aircraft that was a dive bomber used by...

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1940s American Realist More Prints

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Fairey "Albacore" original spotter plane World War Two original vintage poster
Fairey "Albacore" original spotter plane World War Two original vintage poster

Fairey "Albacore" original spotter plane World War Two original vintage poster

Located in Spokane, WA

Original Fairey "Albacore" World War Two airplane spotter vintage poster. This aircraft was one used by the Royal Air Force, U.K.; during World War Two. All spotter plane posters...

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1940s American Realist More Prints

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Original Christmas Overseas Gifts vintage World War II military vintage poster
Original Christmas Overseas Gifts vintage World War II military vintage poster

Original Christmas Overseas Gifts vintage World War II military vintage poster

Located in Spokane, WA

Original Christmas Overseas Gifts original World War II vintage military poster. Archival linen backed in very good condition. (note all US Government military posters were folded w...

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1940s American Modern Figurative Prints

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Original Vintage Color World War 2 Propaganda Poster TAKE CARE Offset Lithograph
Original Vintage Color World War 2 Propaganda Poster TAKE CARE Offset Lithograph

Original Vintage Color World War 2 Propaganda Poster TAKE CARE Offset Lithograph

By Franz Oswald Schiffers

Located in Surfside, FL

TAKE CARE Don't be delayed by V.D.; 1946 military poster by Franz Oswald Schiffers. the 1946 U.S. (or Australian) World War II (WWII) health poster warning soldiers overseas of th...

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1940s American Realist Figurative Prints

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There is a broad range of american war posters for sale on 1stDibs. Browse a selection of Modern versions of these works for sale today — there are 1 Modern examples available. There are many variations of these items available, from those made as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. If you’re looking to add a american war posters that pops against an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include that feature elements of beige, gray, black, orange and more. Franz Oswald Schiffers, Frederic G. Cooper and Ben Shahn took a thoughtful approach to this subject that are worth considering. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in offset print, lithograph and paper.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Whether war posters are in the public domain depends on their age. If a poster is more than 95 years old, it is usually in the public domain. Shop a selection of war posters from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Hildebrandt Brothers made the original Star Wars posters. The duo consists of twin brothers Greg and Tim Hildebrandt. Notably, well-known film poster artist Drew Struzan came out of retirement to design the artwork for Star Wars: The Force Awakens in 2015. You'll find a variety of film poster art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Opinions on which World War II propaganda poster is the most famous differ. However, two posters introduced characters that would go on to become iconic. The first is "We Can Do It," featuring Rosie Riveter, who has become synonymous with women's equality. Another influential design is " I Want YOU For U.S. Army," with its bearded figure wearing a star-spangled top hat. The image gave birth to Uncle Sam, the well-known symbol of the U.S. On 1stDibs, find a range of WWII posters from some of the world's top galleries.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    During World War II, the American flag was the 48-star flag used from 1912 (incorporation of New Mexico and Arizona) to 1959 (incorporation of Alaska). The rows and columns of stars were arranged in a regular pattern, unlike the offset rows of the modern American flag. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique American flags from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    More than 200,000 propaganda posters were made during World War II. The Office of War Information (OWI) was responsible for hiring artists to design the artwork. Famous posters include “I Want You” for the U.S. Army, featuring the well-known Uncle Sam character, while the popular “We Can Do It!” design depicts Rosie the Riveter. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of World War II posters and other vintage and antique posters.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The easily recognizable poster created during World War I in 1917 is I Want You for U.S. Army. James Montgomery Flagg designed the poster, which shows Uncle Sam pointing at the viewer. Find a collection of James Montgomery Flagg art on 1stDibs.