Give Me Life; The Tears of the Unborn
1928
Imagine a baby's fate resting on a ballot box—literally. In this bold 1928 poster by Eric Rohman, a swaddled infant sits in a basket atop a voting box, set against a dramatic red backdrop. The Swedish title 'Den oföddes rätt' means 'The Right of the Unborn,' advertising a film that tackled the heated abortion debates of the time. By placing the cradle on a ballot box, Rohman visually argues that society's laws and votes hold the power of life and death, making this a striking piece of Art Deco social commentary.
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