British Peace Poster, WW1
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British Peace Poster, WW1
Labour Fights Wars and then Pays for them -- Disarm! Chromolithograph poster, by Grafton Art Limited, Peace Poster No 2. Date: 1918
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Defiance Defy Defying Disarm Fights Grafton Labour Pacifism Pacifist Pays Peace Wars Workman
EDITORS COMMENTS
This powerful and poignant Chromolithograph poster from 1918, titled "Labour Fights Wars and then Pays for them -- Disarm!", is a poignant reminder of the human cost of war and the call for peace during the final year of the First World War. Created by Grafton Art Limited, Peace Poster No. 2, this image features a determined and defiant working man, surrounded by symbols of industry and war, holding a pickaxe instead of a rifle, and wearing a badge that reads "Peace and No More War." The poster's bold and vibrant colors, as well as its powerful message, were intended to grab the attention of the British public and inspire them to demand an end to the hostilities. The poster's text, "Disarm!", is a clear call to action, urging people to put down their weapons and work towards peace instead. This image is a powerful representation of the pacifist sentiment that emerged during the war, as people began to question the cost of continued fighting and the importance of working towards a peaceful resolution. With the war finally coming to an end later that year, this poster serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by the working class during the conflict and the hope for a peaceful future.
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