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One sheet iconic Canadian World War II propaganda poster titled "Whatever Your Job May Be - Fight".
Key Details About the Poster
• Artist: Created by the prominent Canadian war artist and designer Eric Aldwinckle (1909–1980). His signature can be seen in the upper-right corner of the artwork.
• Origin & Date: Issued around 1941–1942 by the Director of Public Information in Ottawa, under the authority of the Minister of National War Services.
• Theme & Symbolism: The poster emphasizes the concept of total war on the home front. It features the same determined man juxtaposed in two vital roles: a civilian factory worker holding a mallet/hammer in the foreground, and a soldier with a helmet holding a rifle in the background. The design visually unifies industrial production with military combat, communicating that every citizen's labor is critical to the war effort. |
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