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Joan of Arc World War I Poster. Joan of Arc World War I Poster.

Currency:USD Category:Antiques Start Price:1.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 300.00 USD
Joan of Arc World War I Poster.  Joan of Arc World War I Poster.
<B> Joan of Arc World War I Poster. </B></I> 40" x 30,"Artist: Haskell Coffin. This was an appeal to women in the war effort; Joan of Arc was a great symbol of a female who had stepped up during wartime to lead her country to victory. The Treasury Department used this icon to incite American women to do the same. Coffin became one of the many illustrators who created a type of girl, the "Coffin girl" was just as well known in its time as the "Christy" or "Gibson" girl. Before his stint in the poster world, Coffin was a well known naval and sea illustrator. This Joan of Arc poster is probably his best-known piece, and for good reason, the colors and light on this poster are amazing; his deep tones are contrasted directly by the play of light and shadow on the face and armor. One of the most famous quotes Joan of Arc uttered can be directly linked to the message this poster portrays; she said, "I am not afraid...I was born to do this." <r The poster is in very fine condition; colors are bold and vibrant, look as new.