Taisez vous...
Poster
1945 (made)
1945 (made)
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In this poster, French citizens are warned to continue their vigilance with regard to careless talk. Though the Second World War was in its final stages, it remained imperative that people stay prudent and not leak valuable information. The spy is characterised here as a sinister figure looming in the shadows. Though partly concealed, his spying attributes of eavesdropping and observation are visualised through his prominent monocle and ear poised for listening.
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Title | Taisez vous... (assigned by artist) |
Materials and techniques | printing |
Brief description | World War II poster warning against careless talk, risk of foreign espionage. France, 1945. |
Physical description | Red portrait of an East Asian (likely Japanese) man's face. He wears a high-collared shirt and a monocle with white reflections. He holds out his prominent red ear with his palm. |
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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 |
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Summary | In this poster, French citizens are warned to continue their vigilance with regard to careless talk. Though the Second World War was in its final stages, it remained imperative that people stay prudent and not leak valuable information. The spy is characterised here as a sinister figure looming in the shadows. Though partly concealed, his spying attributes of eavesdropping and observation are visualised through his prominent monocle and ear poised for listening. |
Other number | LS.1689 - Leslie Schreyer Loan Number |
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Accession number | E.699-2004 |
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Record created | September 25, 2004 |
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