Freedom From Fear (Small format) linen World War II Advertising Poster
| Genre: | World War II |
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| Artist: | Norman Rockwell |
| Year Printed: | 1943 |
| Size: | 28" x 20" |
| Country of Poster: | Unknown |
| Restoration Detail: | Unrestored |
| Grade: | Very Fine |
| Additional Information: | Freedom from Fear: Norman Rockwell's Historic WWII Poster This original 1943 lithograph depicts Norman Rockwell's interpretation of freedom from fear—one of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's Four Freedoms from his 1941 State of the Union address. The composition shows a father and mother tucking their sleeping children into bed, symbolizing the American right to security and peaceful family life. Poster Specifications: Original lithograph from 1943 (not a reproduction) OWI Poster No. 46, U.S. Government Printing Office 1943-0-511887 Archival linen backing with preserved original fold marks Published by The Saturday Evening Post Museum-quality condition, ready to frame included About the Artwork: Norman Rockwell created the Four Freedoms series in 1943 to illustrate FDR's vision for American values during World War II. The Office of War Information initially declined the paintings, but after publication in The Saturday Evening Post, the government recognized their impact and launched a major poster campaign. The Treasury Department toured the original paintings nationwide, reaching 1.2 million viewers and raising $132 million in War Bonds. Condition Notes: Original fold marks from government mailing are present and were carefully touched up during professional linen backing. This is standard for authentic WWII government posters and does not affect value. References: American Style, p. 132 Posters for Victory, p. 40ff Design for Victory, p. 37 War Posters, p. 210 IVPDA Certified Dealer – included with every purchase. |
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