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FRANCE. ORIGINAL HANSI POSTER — Printed by LAPINA — First World War

FRANCE. ORIGINAL HANSI POSTER — Printed by LAPINA — First World War

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Original poster illustrated by Jean-Jacques Hansi Waltz (1873–1951), printed in Paris by Lapina for a national loan campaign during the First World War.
This patriotic poster features an emblematic composition of the French spirit and national unity at a crucial moment of the war effort.
Created by the Alsatian artist Hansi, known for his works imbued with a strong sense of freedom, justice and patriotism, this type of poster aimed to mobilize the support of French citizens for the financing of the war effort.
The printing was carried out by Lapina in Paris, a name associated with numerous official lithographs and poster campaigns during the 1917-1918 period.
Illustrator: Hansi (Jean-Jacques Waltz, 1873-1951)
Printer: Lapina, Paris
Medium: lithography on paper
Period: First World War
Theme: patriotic / national loan
Dimensions: 80 x 60 cm.
This poster is an original piece of visual communication from the First World War. Among collectors of militaria, patriotic iconography, or historical graphic arts, Hansi's works on paper printed by houses like Lapina are particularly sought after.
Historical context:
Jean-Jacques Waltz, alias Hansi, is a French illustrator of Alsatian origin famous for his drawings imbued with patriotism and identity claims. Active since the end of the 19th century, he engaged in satirical and patriotic works that earned him lasting popularity, especially during the First World War.
These posters combined an attractive aesthetic with a strong mobilizing message, as evidenced by several examples preserved today.
The photographs are an integral part of the description and are binding on the buyer.
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