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This is a World War I-era propaganda poster depicting a dystopian scene of the Statue of Liberty engulfed in flames and surrounded by ruins. The skyline of New York City is shown in the background also ablaze, with destruction spreading across the city. Warplanes fly overhead, symbolizing an invasion or attack. The text at the bottom of the poster reads:
That Liberty Shall Not Perish From the Earth
Buy Liberty Bonds
Fourth Liberty Loan.
This poster was part of the Fourth Liberty Loan campaign, aimed at persuading American citizens to buy war bonds to fund the U.S. war effort during World War I. The powerful imagery presents a catastrophic scenario meant to evoke fear and urgency, showing what might happen if Americans failed to support the war. The poster leverages the Statue of Liberty—a symbol of freedom and democracy—being destroyed to rally citizens to act before it is too late.
Joseph Pennell uses a dramatic, apocalyptic visual style, with a fiery orange sky and dark, starkly contrasted imagery of devastation. The scene is bleak, creating a sense of impending doom. The Statue of Liberty, a symbol of hope and freedom, is reduced to rubble, emphasizing the dire consequences of inaction. This poster effectively conveys a powerful emotional appeal to its audience.
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