世界:善と悪

James Montgomery Flagg

1908

世界:善と悪 by James Montgomery Flagg, 1908

Flagg, who would later become famous for the 'I Want You' Uncle Sam poster, created this striking cover for Life magazine in 1908. It depicts a cosmic tug-of-war for the planet. A sinister, red-clad devil with a long, sweeping feather leans over the globe, gripping it possessively with claw-like hands. Below, a tiny, winged cherub reaches up, representing the fragile force of good trying to reclaim the world from evil. The stark contrast between the looming demon and the small child creates a powerful visual metaphor for the eternal struggle between light and dark.

Technique
Ink and watercolor
Material
Paper
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