"Rote Kreuz-Sammlung" [Red Cross Collection]
Poster
1914 (made)
1914 (made)
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This is the first of Hohlwein's posters in aid of the Red Cross. He was renowned for his modern style and this design combined a simplified composition with bold blocks of colour. The wounded soldier is portrayed as suffering, but still noble.
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Title | "Rote Kreuz-Sammlung" [Red Cross Collection] (assigned by artist) |
Materials and techniques | Colour lithograph |
Brief description | Poster by Ludwig Hohlwein (1874-1949). First World War poster in aid of Red Cross volunteer nursing. Germany, 1914. |
Physical description | Wounded soldier shrouded in a brown cape, large red cross forms background design. |
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Credit line | Gift of the American Friends of the V&A; Gift to the American Friends by Leslie, Judith and Gabri Schreyer and Alice Schreyer Batko |
Production | in aid of German Red Cross volunteer nursing |
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Summary | This is the first of Hohlwein's posters in aid of the Red Cross. He was renowned for his modern style and this design combined a simplified composition with bold blocks of colour. The wounded soldier is portrayed as suffering, but still noble. |
Bibliographic reference | A History of Graphic Design by Philip Meggs. Van Nostrand Reinhold Company Inc. 1983. |
Other number | LS.1724 - Leslie Schreyer Loan Number |
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Accession number | E.1793-2004 |
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Record created | August 23, 2004 |
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