Original Poster From 1918 By Victor Prouvé "what We Owe To Our Colonies"
Artist: Victor Prouvé Chez Berger - Levrault Imprimeur
This poster evokes the idea of respect and obligation towards these distant territories towards the end of the First World War. Framed by two large palm trees, the poster is divided in two: at the top, a North African horseman emerges carrying the French flag; below, a text recalls the commitment alongside the French in mainland France and concludes with a reminder:
"In the common effort, common affection will grow even stronger."
Printed by Berger Levrault Paris – Nancy (birthplace of the Prouvé family).
Signed lower left V. Prouvé and dated 1918.
Height 65 cm – width 45 cm.
Poster formerly mounted on thin paper, restoration in a crease in the center at the top.
Victor Prouvé (1858 Nancy - 1943 Sétif (Algeria)) painter, sculptor and engraver.
"In the common effort, common affection will grow even stronger."
Printed by Berger Levrault Paris – Nancy (birthplace of the Prouvé family).
Signed lower left V. Prouvé and dated 1918.
Height 65 cm – width 45 cm.
Poster formerly mounted on thin paper, restoration in a crease in the center at the top.
Victor Prouvé (1858 Nancy - 1943 Sétif (Algeria)) painter, sculptor and engraver.
110 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Orientalism
Condition: Condition of use
Material: Paper
Width: 45 cm
Height: 65 cm
Reference (ID): 1645355
Availability: In stock
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