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WW2 poster, Dig on for Victory
WW2 poster, Dig on for Victory, designed by Peter Fraser. Showing a man with home-grown vegetables and a gardening fork. Date: early 1940s
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Media ID 14237628
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Allotment Allotments Cabbage Carrots Effort Fields Fork Fraser Gardener Gardening Grown Persuasion Peter Pipe Potatoes Produce Propaganda Shirt Survival Trousers Trug Vegetable Vegetables Victory Designed
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite selection of WW2 Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating piece, "Dig for Victory" by Peter Fraser, transports you to the early 1940s with its powerful message of self-sufficiency and resilience. Featuring a determined man tending to his home-grown vegetables and wielding a gardening fork, this iconic WW2 poster is a poignant reminder of a time when the spirit of community and perseverance triumphed. Add this inspiring piece to your collection and bring a piece of history into your home or office.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 53.3cm (14" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Dig for Victory: A Testament to Resilience and Self-Sufficiency during World War II This evocative WW2 poster, titled "Dig for Victory," designed by Peter Fraser, encapsulates the spirit of self-reliance and determination that characterized the home front during the 1940s. The image depicts a man in trousers and a shirt, donning a pipe, as he leans over a fertile patch of earth, his gardening fork poised to plant or harvest home-grown vegetables. The scene exudes a sense of tranquility amidst the chaos of war, as the man focuses on his humble task, oblivious to the distant road and rural landscape beyond. The Dig for Victory campaign, launched in 1939, was a British propaganda initiative aimed at persuading the population to grow their own food in allotments and gardens to reduce the strain on food supplies and rationing. The poster is a powerful reminder of the collective effort and determination that went into ensuring the survival of the nation during this tumultuous period. The man's basket or trug brims with an assortment of fresh produce, including cabbages, carrots, and potatoes, which would have been a welcome addition to the family table. The poster's design, with its earthy tones and simple yet effective composition, is a testament to the enduring power of visual communication in shaping public opinion and inspiring action. As we reflect on the history of the Dig for Victory campaign and the sacrifices made during World War II, we are reminded of the resilience and resourcefulness of ordinary people in the face of adversity. This iconic poster serves as a poignant reminder of a time when community spirit and self-sufficiency were essential ingredients for survival.
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