1936
-
The first task is to win the war (Spanish poster, 1936)
Text: The first task is to win the war. Year: 1936. Publisher: Madrid Defence Council. Artist: Kantos.Additional information: Spanish poster from the Spanish Civil War showing five hands holding up their bayonets against Republican flags. Clockwise from top left, the flags appear to be those of the anarchist CNT-FAI, the Communists, the Unified Socialist Youth…
-
All united against communism! (Belgian cartoon, 1936)
Text: All united against communism! … for the struggle is hopeless on our own. Year: September 1936. Publisher: Elckerlyc (Catholic weekly magazine). Artist: Frans van Immerseel. Additional information: The cartoon depicts a man holding a door against a mob of communists led by Stalin, with the man’s family cowering to the left.
-
Don’t mix ‘em (American Poster, 1936)
Text: Don’t mix ‘em. Year: 1936. Publisher: Federal Art Project. Artist: Robert Lachenmann.Additional information: The poster features a skull next to a gas pump and bottle of whiskey, warning against the dangers of drinking and driving. It was part of the Works Progress Administration (WPA) initiative to employ artists and promote public safety messages during…
