Der Stammgast – bereit!

Gordon Grant

1917

Der Stammgast – bereit! by Gordon Grant, 1917

Gordon Grant’s 1917 recruitment poster uses a realistic style to portray the American soldier as a stoic, timeless hero. Framed by a laurel wreath of victory, the 'Regular' soldier clutches his rifle with a steady gaze, embodying the slogan 'He Was - He Is - He Will Be.' This bold graphic design was created during World War I to urge men to enlist in the infantry, turning military service into a noble, inevitable duty. You can even spot the artist's signature, Gordon Grant, right next to the rifle barrel.

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Color lithograph
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Paper
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