This World War I poster by Lucien Jonas was created for the Compagnie Algérienne to encourage subscriptions to an Emprunt, or war bond, supporting the French war effort. Jonas depicts a soldier of the Troupes Coloniales bidding farewell to his family before leaving for the front—an image meant to highlight both sacrifice and duty. These troops were recruited from France’s North African colonies and fought alongside the poilus (French infantrymen). Issued in Paris by Devambez, this is a strong and emotional example of Jonas’ wartime propaganda work, printed in 1917 at the height of the conflict.
Details
Artist: Jonas, Lucien
Printer: Devambez, Paris
Size: 31 x 47 in / 80 x 120 cm
On/Off Linen: On linen (perfect)
Print Technique: Lithograph
Year: c.1917
Condition & Comments: Excellent. Original WWI poster promoting a Compagnie Algérienne war loan, featuring a Colonial soldier and his family.
An original 1920 Emprunt National (war loan) poster by Orth, issued for the Banco di Roma in Lyon. Created after the First World War, this campaign represented the sixth national loan, intended to raise funds for the reconstruction of France.
The lithograph presents two allegorical women. To the right, Marianne, symbol of the French Republic, holds her shield decorated with the French emblem. Beside her stands a crowned female figure, likely representing Italy or its regional heritage, holding a second shield evocative of Alpine or Savoy symbolism. Behind them, the imagery of builders at work and a farmer plowing evokes both the physical rebuilding of cities and the return to agricultural life. Together, the figures embody Franco-Italian cooperation in the postwar effort.
Printed in the standard 31 × 47 inch format, the poster has been professionally linen-backed and is preserved in excellent A condition, with bright colors and a strong overall presentation.
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Artist: Orth
Title: Banco di Roma – Emprunt
Date: 1920
Size: 31 × 47 in. / 80 × 120 cm
Print Technique: Lithograph
On Linen: Yes
Condition: Excellent “A”
Comments: Poster issued in Lyon for Banco di Roma’s support of the sixth French war loan. Features Marianne and a crowned allegorical figure representing Italy, with imagery of reconstruction and agriculture in the background. A rare piece linking postwar finance, Franco-Italian alliance, and propaganda art.
Artist: Scott, Georges Printer: Joseph Charles, Paris Size: 31 x 47 ” / 80 x 120 cm On/Off Linen: Delay approx 2 weeks to linen-back before delivery Print Technique: lithograph Year: 1927c Condition & Comments: excellent
War Bonds a call so subscribe to the 3rd edition. Soldier leaving for the War embraces his daughter while his wife holds the newborn. So that they will grow up, for France who will combat.
L’Emprunt de la Paix by Henry Lebasque c1920 Bonds for the Reconstruction
Artist: Lebasque, Henry Printer: Imp Maquet, Paris Size: 31 x 47 ” / 80 x 120 cm On/Off Linen: Delay approx 2 weeks to linen-back before delivery Print Technique: lithograph Year: 1920 Condition & Comments: excellent
The family in the front represents the future generations while the industry in thr backround represents the reconstruction of France after the war. Henry Lebasque was a well known artist and painter and many artists contributed their work and time for free.
La Suprême Épopée (1919) – Original French Film Poster by René Pichon
Original 1919 French stone-lithograph poster for La Suprême Épopée, directed by Henri Desfontaines and produced by Vandal & Delac / Le Film d’Art at the end of World War I. Artwork is attributed to René Pichon, with printing by Éditions Delac, Vandal (Paris). The design presents Marianne leading the French troops, an allegorical image celebrating national triumph and resilience in the immediate post-Armistice era.
The film, scored by composer Camille Erlanger, was conceived as a patriotic “national epic,” reflecting the mood of France in 1919. This poster, in the large French grande format, survives as a rare piece of cinematic and cultural history, notable for its scale, artistry, and subject. Preserved in excellent condition, professionally linen-backed.
Title: La Suprême Épopée
Artist: René Pichon
Date: 1919
Film/Director: La Suprême Épopée, Henri Desfontaines
Studio/Producer: Le Film d’Art; Vandal & Delac, Paris
Printer: Éditions Delac, Vandal, Paris
Size: 47 × 63 in. / 120 × 160 cm (French Grande)
Print Technique: Stone lithograph
On Linen: Yes
Condition: Excellent
Comment: Scarce WWI/post-Armistice patriotic film poster; allegorical imagery of Marianne leading French troops; rare in this size and condition.
Artist: Jonas, Lucien Printer: Imp Lapina, Paris Size: 31 x 47 ” / 80 x 120 cm On/Off Linen: Delay approx 2 weeks to linen-back before delivery Print Technique: lithograph Year: 1915 Condition & Comments: excellent
Jonas shows us the Poilu or (hairy guys) which was the pet name for french infantrymen during WWI. The coin in the upper right hand corner shows the date the war started but does not show the end so I guess the poster was printed at the beginning of the war and its to support our soldiers.
Artist: Poulbot, Francisque Printer: Devambez, Paris Size: 31 x 47 ” / 80 x 120 cm On/Off Linen: Delay approx 2 weeks to linen-back before delivery Print Technique: lithograph Year: 1915 Condition & Comments: excellent
the Poilu or (hairy guys) which was the pet name for french infantrymen during WWI. the poster was printed at the beginning of the war and its to support our soldiers.
Artist: Jonas, Lucien Printer: Devambez, Paris Size: 31 x 47 ” / 80 x 120 cm On/Off Linen: Delay approx 2 weeks to linen-back before delivery Print Technique: lithograph Year: 1917 Condition & Comments: excellent
War bonds or emprunt for the 4th emprunt approaching the end of the war. We see an Australian French and American fighting side by side with American troupes in the background charging onward while Marianne flies above the troupes leading them on. Souscrivez pour la Victorie.
Artist: Faivre, Abel Printer: Devambez, Paris Size: 31 x 47 ” / 80 x 120 cm On/Off Linen: Delay approx 2 weeks to linen-back before delivery Print Technique: lithograph Year: 1917 Condition & Comments: excellent A
The Kaiser with head bowed borken sword marching away under the strain of the allies flags. Famous iconic image for Emrpunts or War bonds.
Emprunt National 1918 Souscrivez pour la Victoire by B Chavannaz
Artist: Chavannaz, B Printer: Imp Crete, Paris Size: 31 x 47 ” / 80 x 120 cm On/Off Linen: Delay approx 2 weeks to linen-back before delivery Print Technique: lithograph Year: 1917 Condition & Comments: excellent A
Great image of a the allied troupes approaching on a tank of the epoque. An American, Frenchman and Englishman together with their respective flags flying and a golden Marianne holding up a golden wreat of Victory which by now was fast approaching after the intervention of American coming in to the war.
London County & Westminster Bank Paris 5e Emprunt 1920 by Firmin Bouisset
Artist: Bouisset, Firmin Printer: Paris Size: 31 x 47 ” / 80 x 120 cm On/Off Linen: Delay approx 2 weeks to linen-back before delivery Print Technique: lithograph Year: 1920 Condition & Comments: excellent A
Marianne wearing the wreath of Victory carrying the flags of the UK and France. London County and Westminster Banks with locations at the Place VEndome in Paris offering war bonds or Emprunts. It says Allied in War and Allied in Peace. Subscribe for the 5th Emprunt National. By this time the loans were to help in the reconstruction of France.
Vous Aussi faite vos Devoir Souscrivez a L”emprunt Credit Commercial by B Chavannaz c1920
Artist: Chavannaz, B Printer: Imp Crete, Paris Size: 31 x 47 ” / 80 x 120 cm On/Off Linen: Delay approx 2 weeks to linen-back before delivery Print Technique: lithograph Year: 1920 Condition & Comments: excellent A
The soldier has come back from the war and is tilling the land. She holds his gun and a baby as he gets right to work for the reconstruction of France. Subscribe for the Emprunt National. By this time the loans were to help in the reconstruction of France.
