Apportez Votre Cuivre

France, 1943

23 x 16 in (58 x 41 cm)

ID #NYDWR2-PK7-L-02

This war-time poster urges French citizens to "bring your copper," to support industrial development and agricultural growth. A futuristic scene of technologically advanced train alongside grape vines shows what the country could look like if everyone contributed their precious metals.

Artist: René Letourneur

Printer: G. Ballon, Paris

Condition: Fair, damage throughout due to age

100-250 art deco french futurism futuristic government high speed rail industry original poster poster propaganda psa size-23x16 telephone train transportation vintage world war 2 world war II