WORLD WAR 1 ORIGINAL RELIEF POSTER DOUGLAS VOLK 1918 LARGE

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WORLD WAR 1 ORIGINAL RELIEF POSTER DOUGLAS VOLK 1918 LARGE WW1 WWI EXCELLENT CONDITION. Original 1918 lithograph was commissioned by the American Committee for Relief in the Near East, which was seeking to raise $30 million for relief work in Armenia, Greece, Syria and Persia (Iran). Supporting fundraising for civilian populations in the Near East suggesting the benevolent, international influence of American democracy during the First World War. The image features Columbia, the female personification of the Republic, wielding a sword to protect a defenseless child. Artist is Douglas Volk, known primarily as a portrait painter and muralist who was also a co-founder of the Minneapolis School of Fine Arts. The poster states "They Shall Not Perish". The poster is framed from what is showing it's 37" x 24.5" it maybe more since the rest of it is in the frame. Excellent condition, no fold lines, strong colors, no missing paper a slight blemish line on the left edge. A beautiful example of this over 100 year old poster. I took the photos in the natural sunlight and a few indoors to get a better look at it. There is some unavoidable glare, the inside pictures are a better representation of this poster. I read where there were only 8,000 copies ever produced. How many have survived over the last 100 plus years ago. The simple large frame is in exc condition. An unusual and historic poster, referring to the genocide against Armenia. I have two other original WW1 posters for sale. DUE TO LARGE GLASS FRAME PICK UP ONLY IN EAST WINDSOR NJ 08520. Please ask any questions that you may have via email or text or call 609 212 6649. Thank you, Dave