8th War Loan
Poster
1918 (published)
1918 (published)
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This design, which represents Good triumphing over Evil, includes a familiar symbol used in the posters of the First World War (1914-1918). The Serpent was used in designs produced by both sides of the conflict. Klinger's poster achieved dramatic graphic impact by making the elements as simple as possible. The inventiveness of German and Austrian posters of this sort was applauded by contemporary British commentators.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Colour lithograph |
| Brief description | Poster by Julius Klinger for the 8 Kriegsanleihe [Eighth War Loan]. Austria, 1918. |
| Physical description | Portrait format poster printed in green, red and black on a white ground. The number '8' is drawn as a red rope encircling a twisting green and black serpent which also has arrows shot throught its head. The caption 'Kreigsanleihe crosses the image toward the lower margin. |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
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| Credit line | Given by Bertram Hawker |
| Production | Reason For Production: Commission |
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| Summary | This design, which represents Good triumphing over Evil, includes a familiar symbol used in the posters of the First World War (1914-1918). The Serpent was used in designs produced by both sides of the conflict. Klinger's poster achieved dramatic graphic impact by making the elements as simple as possible. The inventiveness of German and Austrian posters of this sort was applauded by contemporary British commentators. |
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| Accession number | E.2602-1920 |
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| Record created | March 3, 2003 |
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