Jean Carlu

Circa 1940 original poster by French designer Jean Carlu - Roosevelt

Circa 1940

This striking 1944 propaganda poster by Jean Carlu was created during the final phase of the Second World War, at a moment when France stood symbolically “between the hammer and the ...

Original poster Under the terms of article 4 of the armistice agreement signed with Germany on June 22, 1940, the French army was limited to "the troops necessary to maintain intern...

This circa 1950 original poster, designed by Standenmeyer, is a powerful representation of the French Air Force ("L’Armée de l’Air") and its protective role. With its bold graphic de...

Since 1940, and throughout the war, many foreign volunteers chose to work in Germany, whether for ideological reasons or, more often, for wages or even the release of close prisoners. But from March 1942 onwards, the Nazi government launched a vast policy designed to bring about an influx of labor on its soil. Indeed, due to the ever-increasing need for men in the army, the mines, industry and agriculture lacked the manpower to support the war effort. As a prime target for this search, Vichy France...

Artist: René Louvat (1911-) Title: Engagez-vous dans les Forces Aériennes Françaises Date: 1944 Size: 16.9 x 39.4 in / 43 x 100 cm Printer : EDITE PAR LES FORCES AERIENNES FRANCAISES...

Original vintage propaganda poster to encourage savings - Economy / Your job in the Battle of the Atlantic / Waste in peace time costs money Waste in war costs lives Economy can save both - featuring a dynamic design by the notable British graphic designer Abram Games (Abraham Gamse; 1914-1996) depicting a black and white arrow pointing down with the word Economy on a sea water illustration background at the top and a submarine shape diving down with the Battle of Atlantic text across it, a periscope view in the centre showing a ship being sunk with flames and smoke against a blue and white background, the rest of the text on a stylised banner below. The Battle of the Atlantic between German Nazi U-Boats and Kriegsmarine ships against the Allied navy and merchant shipping forces including the Royal Navy, Royal Canadian Navy...

Original vintage World War Two poster - American Relief for France Incorporated A member of Agency of the National War Fund - featuring a dynamic image of Marianne, the national pers...

Original vintage travel advertising poster for Air France featuring a stunning Art Deco design with illustrations of people dressed in traditional costumes and national clothing from around the world - including a Spanish flamenco dancer, a Scottish bagpipe musician in a tartan kilt...