| Place | North & Central America: United States of America |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ARTV00114 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | sheet: 96.4 x 71.8 cm |
| Object type | Poster |
| Physical description | chromolithograph on paper |
| Maker |
Flagg, James Montgomery The Mayor's Committee on National Defense Recruiting Committee H.G. Miner Lithographic Company |
| Place made | United States of America: New York |
| Date made | c.1917 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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The Navy needs you!
Description
United States Navy First World War recruitment poster. In the foreground, a Naval recruit is telling a civilian to stop reading about the war, rather to 'make it' by enlisting. The two figures are standing on a beach; in the background hovering over the ocean, is Liberty carrying the United States flag in her left hand, and the pommel of a sword in her right. The title occupies the top right corner of the poster and is printed in black ink.
James Montgomery Flagg (1877– 1960) was an American artist and illustrator. He worked in media ranging from fine art painting to cartooning, but is best remembered for his political posters.