Belgium Night Poster

England, c. 1915

24 x 36 in (61 x 91 cm)

ID #LBTRAVELTABLE01-Z-68

Vintage poster produced by the British National Committee for Relief in Belgium, a committee organized to provide compensation to Belgium for its World War I losses. The poster depicts a goddess, perhaps Minerva or Athena, looking down charitably on a scrappy woman and her three children, perhaps an allegory for Britain looking down charitably on defiled Belgium. 

"Royal Albert Hall June 21st. They must not starve. Support the local fund."

Artist: John Hassal

 

Printer: Crowther & Goodman, 124 Fenchurch St., E.C.

Year: c. 1915

Condition: Good, please note restoration along the bottom border

Poster is linen-backed on canvas

 

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