Take up the sword of ju – Antique Wall Art
(Each image is professionally and digitally cleaned of artifacts such as color bars and extra borders prior to printing.)
Description
This historic image of Take up the sword of ju brings a moment of history to your wall. It is part of the Snapshots of the Past archive, gathered over 25 years of research.
The framed print arrives ready to hang; the unframed option suits custom framing. A fine choice for anyone who loves history, and a gift that gets noticed. Free shipping in the lower 48 states. Since 2001, Snapshots of the Past has shipped historic prints to tens of thousands of customers around the world.
Take up the sword of ju
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The title, *Take up the sword of ju*, is a rallying phrase, and it suggests a picture meant to summon viewers to a cause rather than simply record events. Dated 1915, it belongs to the second year of the First World War, when the fighting had settled into costly stalemate on the Western Front. Governments and organizations across Europe and beyond relied heavily on posters and illustrated prints to recruit soldiers, raise money, and sustain public morale. Images from this period often rested on strong symbols and short slogans, so it is worth looking closely at what the artist emphasized and what emotional appeal the design makes.
| Created / published | 1915 |
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| Original scan | 5,175 × 4,171 px · prints to 17 × 14 in at 300 dpi |
| Reference | 677_Take_up_the_sword_of_ju_1915 |
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