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Framed Print : WWI Poster, Enlist Today (Welsh version)
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WWI Poster, Enlist Today (Welsh version)
WWI Parliamentary Recruiting Committee Poster, Be honest with yourself. Be certain that your so-called reason is not a selfish excuse. (Lord Kitchener) Enlist Today (Welsh version). Date: 1916
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Media ID 14171554
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Committee Enlist Excuse Guilt Gunners Honest Join Kitchener Language Parliamentary Patriotic Patriotism Pressure Psychological Reason Recruiting Recruitment Selfish Shame Today Translation Version
22"x18" (58x48cm) Modern Frame
Introducing the Media Storehouse Framed Prints collection, featuring this powerful and historic WWI poster from Mary Evans Prints Online. Originally created by the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee in 1916, this iconic image of Lord Kitchener's famous "Your Country Needs You" call to action is presented in its Welsh version. With the evocative tagline "Be honest with yourself. Be certain that your so-called reason is not a selfish excuse. Enlist Today," this framed print is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during wartime. Each print is professionally framed and ready to hang, adding a touch of history and character to your home or office. Order yours today and bring a piece of the past into your space.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 16x12 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 22x18 inches (58x48cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 39.6cm (10" x 15.6")
Estimated Product Size is 47.8cm x 57.9cm (18.8" x 22.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This powerful and evocative WWI poster, titled "Enlist Today (Welsh version)" was produced by the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee in 1916, during a critical stage of the war. The image features a silhouette of soldiers and gunners, with the Welsh translation of the text "Be honest with yourself. Be certain that your so-called reason is not a selfish excuse. (Lord Kitchener) Enlist Today" appearing beneath. Lord Kitchener, the British Secretary of State for War and a key figure in the recruitment effort, is depicted in the poster, emphasizing the importance of individual responsibility and the need for honest introspection before enlisting. The Welsh version of the poster was produced to reach out to the Welsh population, reflecting the multilingual nature of the British Empire and the importance of inclusivity in the war effort. The psychological pressure and sense of guilt and shame experienced by those who had not yet enlisted is palpable in this poster. The use of the Welsh language and the direct address to the viewer creates a sense of personal responsibility and urgency, highlighting the importance of individual action in the face of the larger conflict. The poster is a poignant reminder of the psychological and emotional pressures experienced during wartime, as well as the patriotic fervor and sense of duty that motivated individuals to join the armed forces. The image of soldiers and gunners in silhouette also serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by countless individuals during the war, and the enduring impact of their service on history.
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