. The posters in my gallery range from classic Art Nouveau and Art Deco masterpieces to strange and weird (some might say downright odd) posters like this one - and I have to admit that each one brings me pleasure of a different sort. The Art Nouveau and Deco babies are unquestionably beautiful and crafted with a skill that can not be compared, while posters like this are in a different category all together: this great big, honking French vintage poster is, I think, from just after World War One (I''m using the graphic style, the typographic style, the age of the paper and the quality of the paper as clues), and it is advertising American army surplus as a great value for French back-to- school. I think the concept is hysterical - imagine all these little French kids going to school with army surplus backpacks.... the visual makes me giggle because I think of French kids as way too prim and proper to be carrying that kind of schoolbag. Meanwhile the drill sargeant in the top left corner is literally ordering you to pick up your supplies THIS MINUTE!! Poster measures 47 x 31 inches, is in very good condition (B+), and is linen backed. PLEASE NOTE: ALL OF OUR POSTERS ARE ORIGINAL, NON REPRODUCTION, VINTAGE PIECES. Please note that all of our posters are vintage, non- reproduction works of art. Thank you! We are happy to ship worldwide - please note that the price listed for international shipping is for standard surface mail delivery - international courrier costs for FedEx, DHL, UPS or other companies will be quoted at the time of purchase, based on the buyer''s location. All of our posters, prints and pochoirs are authentic, vintage items. Please see other items for sale - check back often we add things almost every day! Please e-mail any questions or requests for additional photos.We are happy to ship worldwide - please note that the price marked for international shipping is for surface shipping: if you would like air mail or courrier costs please let us know and we will provide you with those costs. Thank you for your interest. Status: For Sale Reference#: frarmysurplus Condition: A - Year: 1920''s ca Country: FRANCE Height: 31 in. (78.74 cm) Width: 47 in. (119.38 cm) Title: WWI CLASSIC FRENCH ARMY SURPLUS POSTER FUNNY GRAPHICS!! Materials: paper (linen backed)
Art (paintings, prints, frames) Vintage Posters
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