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Circa 1944 original poster showcasing the Swastika Broken by the Allies
Circa 1944 original poster showcasing the Swastika Broken by the Allies

Circa 1944 original poster showcasing the Swastika Broken by the Allies

Located in PARIS, FR

The circa 1944 original poster showcasing the "Croix gammée brisée par les alliés" (Swastika Broken by the Allies) is a powerful piece of World War II propaganda art.

Category

1940s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Linen, Paper, Lithograph

Fougasse It Does Matter: The Country Pays for it original vintage poster WW2

Fougasse It Does Matter: The Country Pays for it original vintage poster WW2

By Fougasse (Cyril Kenneth Bird)

Located in London, GB

Cyril Kenneth Bird (1887-1965), ‘Fougasse’ It Does Matter, The Country Pays For It Don't Waste Here the Fuel you save At Home! Original Vintage Poster World War II Home Front Propaga...

Category

1940s Modern More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Defense on the Sea Begins on the Shore
Defense on the Sea Begins on the Shore

Defense on the Sea Begins on the Shore

By Ralph Iligan

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Medium: Oil on Board Signature: Unsigned "Defense on the sea begins on the shore." Study for a World War II propaganda poster for the "Industry--The Arsenal of Democracy" series com...

Category

1940s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

1942 by acclaimed maritime artist Anton Otto Fischer, this dramatic W
1942 by acclaimed maritime artist Anton Otto Fischer, this dramatic W

1942 by acclaimed maritime artist Anton Otto Fischer, this dramatic W

By Anton Otto Fischer

Located in PARIS, FR

Created in 1942 by acclaimed maritime artist Anton Otto Fischer, this dramatic World War II propaganda poster issues a stark warning to the American public: Loose talk can cost lives.

Category

1940s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Linen, Paper, Lithograph

Defense in the Air Begins on the Ground
Defense in the Air Begins on the Ground

Defense in the Air Begins on the Ground

By Ralph Iligan

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Medium: Oil on Board Signature: Initialed 'RI' Lower Right "Defense in the air begins on the ground." Study for a World War II propaganda poster for the "Industry--The Arsenal of De...

Category

20th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

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World War Propaganda Poster For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the world war propaganda poster you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. You can easily find an example made in the Photorealist style, while we also have 1 Photorealist versions to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a world war propaganda poster may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century. If you’re looking to add a world war propaganda poster to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of beige, gray, black, white and more. There have been many interesting world war propaganda poster examples over the years, but those made by Franz Oswald Schiffers, Fougasse (Cyril Kenneth Bird), E.V. Kealey, Louis Masquelier and Lloyd Myers are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Artworks like these — often created in lithograph, paper and offset print — can elevate any room of your home.

How Much is a World War Propaganda Poster?

The price for a world war propaganda poster in our collection starts at $198 and tops out at $7,900 with the average selling for $1,200.

Questions About World War Propaganda Poster

  • 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 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.