Description
Original WWI “Remember Belgium” Fourth Liberty Loan Poster by Ellsworth Young
Overview
Haunting WWI propaganda poster by Chicago artist Ellsworth Young depicting the German occupation of Belgium. This powerful fundraising image features silhouetted figures fleeing military violence against a stark green background. Original lithograph, linen-backed, conservation-mounted. Ready to frame.
Historical Significance
Belgium’s occupation was central to Allied propaganda during WWI. Reports—real and exaggerated—of civilian casualties fueled American support for the war effort and bond drives. This intensely emotional image exemplifies how wartime “pictures of persuasion” shaped public opinion and financial commitment. Ellsworth Young, known for serene landscape paintings, created one of WWI’s most visceral propaganda images with this poster.
Specifications
- Creator: Ellsworth Young (Chicago artist)
- Campaign: Fourth Liberty Loan
- Era: World War I
- Type: Original lithograph — NOT a reproduction
- Format: Vertical poster
- Publisher: U.S. Government
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