Ukrainian Propaganda Posters

Propaganda posters were designed to present the public with a concept or idea in a single image with a brief slogan. The word propaganda is defined as information that’s biased or misleading but it isn’t always that negative, sometimes propaganda is used to rally people around a cause. On 1stDibs, find vintage propaganda posters from top sellers around the world.

James Montgomery Flagg made the WWI propaganda posters. He designed more than 45 for the U.S. government. The most well-known is I Want You for U.S. Army, which shows Uncle Sam pointing at the viewer. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of James Montgomery Flagg art.

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.

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.