Doing all you can, brother?
Poster
1943 (made)
1943 (made)
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This World War II propaganda poster encourages the purchase of war bonds. The serious expression on the face of the soldier, together with his bandaged head, reminds the audience that they have a responsibility to support the American war effort, which in turn benefits the Allied troops. The soldier's piercing stare, his visible injuries and the direct question are designed to practically shame the viewer into action.
Object details
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| Title | Doing all you can, brother? (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Colour photo offset lithograph |
| Brief description | "Doing all you can, brother?" World War II propaganda poster by Robert Sloan. USA, 1943. |
| Physical description | World War II propaganda poster - injured soldier looking accusingly at viewer |
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| Marks and inscriptions | "Doing all you can, brother?" / BUY WAR BONDS |
| 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 |
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| Summary | This World War II propaganda poster encourages the purchase of war bonds. The serious expression on the face of the soldier, together with his bandaged head, reminds the audience that they have a responsibility to support the American war effort, which in turn benefits the Allied troops. The soldier's piercing stare, his visible injuries and the direct question are designed to practically shame the viewer into action. |
| Other number | LS.525 - Leslie Schreyer Loan Number |
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| Accession number | E.81-2004 |
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| Record created | August 10, 2005 |
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