Journee du Poilu (Soldier's Day)

Place Europe: France
Accession Number ARTV00063
Collection type Art
Measurement sheet: 116.8 cm x 79 cm
Object type Poster
Physical description auto-lithograph
Maker Willette, Adolphe Leon
French Parliament
Devambez Imprimerie
Date made 1915
Conflict First World War, 1914-1918
Copyright

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Description

French First World War poster of a woman and soldier embracing, with the caption 'enfin seuls', translated as "finally alone". A dog (a traditional symbol of fidelity) stands on its hind legs looking at the couple. Behind the woman is a sewing machine with a caned chair that has been knocked over, evidently she has been surprised by her lover's return.

The poster was issued for the purposes of fundraising for soldiers' comforts.