“Retreating German officer and men”
A scathing caricature of a fearful German officer with ragged uniform and broken sword beating a hasty retreat from the battle. A fine example of French graphic artists' use of posters to contribute to the war effort. The posters inspired both the soldiers and the populace and became a highly effective weapon on the home front and the battlefield.
Artist: French graphic artist “A.h”. Not known.
Title: Retreating Germans.
Date: c.1915
Medium: Lithograph on watermarked paper "Ingres France".
Signature: Signed in the image ”Ah” (?)
Condition: There is a small loss of paper in the top and bottom margins from a previous mounting. A couple of brown spots in the margins and some light foxing in the image but otherwise, within the window of the mat, the image is in very good condition with no tears or creases. Guaranteed original.
Size: c. 525x480mm. Please note that shipping is invoiced separately.
Item No: ART 059
