Canvas Print: Historisches Konzert Zu Gunsten Der Witwen U. Waisen.., 1918

Title: Historisches Konzert Zu Gunsten Der Witwen U. Waisen.., 1918 Description: Poster shows five military musicians in uniforms from various historical periods; the coat of arms of Austria-Hungary is at top. Poster is announcement for a concert by Austrian and Hungarian soldiers to benefit widows and orphans. Details are given. Creator: Div?ky, Josef von, 1887-1951, artist Subjects: Concerts--Austria--Vienna--1910-1920, Fund raising--Austria--Vienna--1910-1920, Military uniforms--Austrian--1910-1920, Musicians--Austria--1910-1920, World War, 1914-1918--Economic & industrial aspects--Austria Collection: Posters: World War I Posters. During World War I, the impact of the poster as a means of communication was greater than at any other time during history. The ability of posters to inspire, inform, and persuade combined with vibrant design trends in many of the participating countries to produce thousands of interesting visual works. Most relate directly to the war, but some German posters date from the post-war period and illustrate events such as the rise of Bolshevism and Communism, the 1919 General Assembly election and various plebiscites. The majority of the posters were printed in the United States. Posters from Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, the Netherlands, and Russia are included as well. The posters range in style from anonymous broadsides (predominantly text) to graphically vibrant works by well-known designers.