Lelong - Affiche originale entoilée – Draeger Imp., c.1917 – WWI - 3e Emprunt de la Défense Nationale - 1910s






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Original color lithographed poster mounted on canvas from France, attributed to Lelong, titled “3e Emprunt de la Défense Nationale”, printed by Draeger in Paris circa 1917, measuring 80 x 120 cm, in B+ condition with minor imperfections.
Description from the seller
Original canvas-mounted poster – '3rd National Defense Loan' – Lelong – Draeger Imp., c.1917 – WWI
Original period poster titled '3rd National Defense Loan', created for the French Republic around 1917 and printed by Draeger, Paris. Artwork attributed to Lelong (signature at the bottom left), perfectly representative of the patriotic imagery of World War I.
The composition features a female allegorical figure standing on a globe, surrounded by flags and heroized soldiers. This powerful visual, with a nearly sculptural style, is typical of large borrowing campaigns aimed at supporting the national effort.
Technique & support
Original color lithograph.
Vintage professional upholstery on canvas.
Thick original paper, natural fiber presence.
Impression: Draeger Imp. (mention at the bottom right).
State
Authentic poster, not reproduced.
Lined, stable, and easily manageable.
Old fold marks (horizontal and vertical), related to the original folding.
Small marginal wear, micro-defects (on the lower edge), superficial dirt.
Colors well preserved
Visible ripples on the back of the backing fabric (normal).
Period
1914–1918
Countries
France
Author / Printer
Illustrator: Lelong (attributed)
Printer: Draeger, Paris
Shipping
Reinforced packaging, tracked shipping, rigorous protection for secure transport.
The poster will be rolled up and inserted into a rigid square box.
#OldPoster #OriginalPoster #WWI #FirstWorldWar
#EmpruntNational #Propagande #1917 #PosterVintage
#Lelong #Draeger #Entoilage #AfficheHistorique
#FrenchRepublic #GraphicArt
Original canvas-mounted poster – '3rd National Defense Loan' – Lelong – Draeger Imp., c.1917 – WWI
Original period poster titled '3rd National Defense Loan', created for the French Republic around 1917 and printed by Draeger, Paris. Artwork attributed to Lelong (signature at the bottom left), perfectly representative of the patriotic imagery of World War I.
The composition features a female allegorical figure standing on a globe, surrounded by flags and heroized soldiers. This powerful visual, with a nearly sculptural style, is typical of large borrowing campaigns aimed at supporting the national effort.
Technique & support
Original color lithograph.
Vintage professional upholstery on canvas.
Thick original paper, natural fiber presence.
Impression: Draeger Imp. (mention at the bottom right).
State
Authentic poster, not reproduced.
Lined, stable, and easily manageable.
Old fold marks (horizontal and vertical), related to the original folding.
Small marginal wear, micro-defects (on the lower edge), superficial dirt.
Colors well preserved
Visible ripples on the back of the backing fabric (normal).
Period
1914–1918
Countries
France
Author / Printer
Illustrator: Lelong (attributed)
Printer: Draeger, Paris
Shipping
Reinforced packaging, tracked shipping, rigorous protection for secure transport.
The poster will be rolled up and inserted into a rigid square box.
#OldPoster #OriginalPoster #WWI #FirstWorldWar
#EmpruntNational #Propagande #1917 #PosterVintage
#Lelong #Draeger #Entoilage #AfficheHistorique
#FrenchRepublic #GraphicArt
