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Halfsheet
World War I propaganda poster titled "America's Tribute to Britain". Created around 1917–1918, the poster was illustrated by Frederic G. Cooper and printed by The Marchbanks Press in New York.
Key Details
Symbolism: It depicts an American bald eagle descending to place a laurel wreath (victory wreath) onto the head of a seated British lion.
Artistic Style: The work is a color woodcut or lithograph, characterized by its bold, graphic lines and stylized animal figures.
Dimensions: The original print size is approximately 76 x 51 cm (roughly 30 x 20 inches).
Current Status: The original design is believed to be in the public domain in the United States, and copies are held by institutions like the Wisconsin Historical Society and the Bangor Public Library. |
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