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One sheet
World War II propaganda poster titled "Greece Fights On". It was designed by the American artist Edward McKnight Kauffer in 1942.
Poster Information
Artist: E. McKnight Kauffer
Date: 1942
Publisher: Greek Office of Information (Washington, D.C., United States)
Purpose: The poster was created for circulation in the United States to rally support for the Greek resistance against the Axis occupation. Greece had been attacked by Italy in 1940 and was fully occupied by Axis forces in 1941.
Design: The modernist-style poster features the dark silhouette of a Greek soldier's head, intended to evoke classical Greek sculpture, with a Greek flag waving prominently in the foreground. In the background, a small monument, likely the Parthenon, is visible under a single white star in the blue sky, linking the modern struggle to Greece's ancient history.
Audience: The poster was intended for an Allied audience, reminding Americans of Greece's place among the Allies and celebrating the enduring courage of the Greek people. |
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