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Battle in the Hell of the Aisne, 1918 (colour litho)
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Battle in the Hell of the Aisne, 1918 (colour litho)
699008 Battle in the Hell of the Aisne, 1918 (colour litho) by Erdt, Hans Rudi (1883-1925); 141x95 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: German propaganda poster showing a soldier with his rifle is slung over the shoulder and a grenade in each hand; a bag of grenades also hangs from his shoulder. Trenches with barbed wire are in front of him. Text is title of an official film (Militarisch-amtlicher Film) produced by the Bild und Filmamt about the battle on the Aisne.
Hollenkampf an der Aisne); © Galerie Bilderwelt; German, out of copyright
Media ID 22618568
© Galerie Bilderwelt / Bridgeman Images
Aisne Cinema Film Graphic Grenade Grenades Hell Propaganda Vintage Poster Wartime 1914 1918 1914 1918 Wwi Ww One First World War 1914 1918
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This print titled "Battle in the Hell of the Aisne, 1918" by Hans Rudi Erdt takes us back to the tumultuous era of World War I. In this German propaganda poster, we witness a soldier standing amidst a desolate landscape with his rifle slung over his shoulder and a grenade clutched firmly in each hand. The weight of war is evident as a bag filled with additional grenades hangs from his shoulder. The scene depicts trenches lined with barbed wire stretching out before him, symbolizing the harsh realities faced by soldiers on the front lines. The text accompanying the image refers to an official film produced by Bild und Filmamt that documented the battle on the Aisne River. With its bold graphic design and powerful imagery, this vintage poster serves as both advertisement and propaganda for wartime action. It transports viewers to an unforgiving world where every moment could be one's last. As we contemplate this artwork, we are reminded of the immense sacrifices made during World War I and how it forever changed history. This print captures not only Germany's perspective but also reflects upon the larger narrative of global conflict during those turbulent years. Through its evocative portrayal of war's horrors, "Battle in Hell of Aisne" stands as a poignant reminder of humanity's capacity for both destruction and resilience during times of great adversity.
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