Description
Ils Meurent Pour Vous – Victoire Poster by Paul Colin
“Ils Meurent Pour Vous – Victoire” is an original World War II French propaganda poster by Paul Colin, one of the most influential graphic designers working in Paris during the mid‑20th century.
The dramatic composition depicts a soldier crouched with a machine gun while the message “Ils Meurent Pour Vous” (“They Die for You”) appears above the image. Below, the word “Victoire” reinforces the wartime call to support the struggle for victory. The poster was issued by the Organisme National d’Aide aux Combattants under the patronage of General Charles de Gaulle.
Paul Colin is best known internationally for his famous Josephine Baker posters, but he also created numerous cultural, theatrical, travel, and wartime propaganda posters. His work is admired for its strong graphic composition and bold use of color.
Poster Details
Artist: Paul Colin
Title: Ils Meurent Pour Vous – Victoire
Country: France
Date: World War II
Printer: Paris
Printing Method: Lithograph in colors
Condition: B condition
Backing: Archival linen backed and ready to frame
This is an original vintage poster, not a reproduction. The poster has been professionally conservation mounted on acid‑free archival linen with restoration to the original fold marks.
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