[English village scene] / G. Clausen. – Historic Reproduction
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(Originally scanned by the Library of Congress. Each image is professionally and digitally cleaned of artifacts such as color bars and extra borders prior to printing.)
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A window into the past: [English village scene] / G. Clausen., preserved in this vintage poster. The original is held by the Library of Congress, so what you hang is a true record of its time.
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[English village scene] / G. Clausen.
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Rather than a battlefield or a parade, this 1915 color lithograph shows a quiet English village, drawn by the painter George Clausen, R.A., who was known for his scenes of rural life. The London Underground railways issued it as a reminder of home for passengers who had gone to France and other parts of the world on important business. Its gentle pastoral view was meant to stir homesickness and loyalty at a time when Britain was raising its wartime forces, and it is a good example of how recruiting posters borrowed the imagery of the countryside. Notice how the calm scene of cottages and fields carries the emotional weight of the appeal.
| Created / published | 1915 |
|---|---|
| Medium | 1 print (poster) : lithograph color ; 101 x 63 cm. |
| Notes | Caption: The Underground Railways of London knowing how many of their passengers are now engaged on important business in France and other parts of the world send out this reminder of home. Thanks are due to George Clausen R.A. for the drawing. Title devised by Library staff. · Rogers Samuel 1763-1855. |
| Subjects | World War 1914-1918--Recruiting & enlistment--Great Britain. Country life--Great Britain--1910-1920. Villages--Great Britain--1910-1920. |
| Source | Library of Congress, Posters: Artist Posters |
| Original scan | 4,044 × 5,000 px · prints to 13 × 17 in at 300 dpi |
| Reference | 642_English_village_scene_1915 |
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