Original Efforts & Ideals Lithograph Prints

The "Great War: Britain’s Efforts and Ideals" project was conceived at 'Wellington House', the British government's secretive War Propaganda Bureau, established at the start of the First World War in 1914. The initiative aimed to bolster waning public support for the war by engaging eighteen of the country's most celebrated artists. 

Sixty-Six lithographs were produced, each limited to 200 signed and 100 unsigned impressions. Explore this original collection and own a piece of war art history. 

Now over 100 years old, each original lithograph is both a work of art and a tangible link to the First World War. Minor age-related imperfections may be present, but these only underscore the authenticity, rarity and historical significance of these exceptional historic pieces.
Original Efforts & Ideals Lithograph Prints
  • A print titled 'The Reign of Justice' by Edmund Sullivan featuring a young woman in a white dress holding scales, with a diverse crowd in the background, a British judge in scarlet robes, and two babies playing in the foreground.

    The Reign of Justice by Edmund Sullivan

    The Reign of Justice by Edmund Sullivan

    £350.00
    £350.00
  • A black and white lithograph of a nude female figure with a sprig of bay leaves, standing in a ruination with a rainbow above her head, symbolizing the arts and hope.

    The Rebirth of the Arts by Charles Shannon

    The Rebirth of the Arts by Charles Shannon

    £500.00
    £500.00
  • A black and white lithographic print of a female figure amidst ruins, with a child building and death in the background.

    The Dawn by Augustus John

    The Dawn by Augustus John

    £250.00
    £250.00
  • A black and white lithograph of a group of people, both men and women, bent over planting potatoes in the soil.

    Work on the Land Potato Planting by William Rothenstein

    Work on the Land Potato Planting by William Rothenstein

    £110.00
    £110.00
  • A lithograph by William Rothenstein depicting a group of workers in a forest environment, engaged in hauling timber.

    Work on the Land Timber Hauling by William Rothenstein

    Work on the Land Timber Hauling by William Rothenstein

    £110.00
    £110.00
  • A black and white lithograph print depicting a scene in a factory with a large crane lifting an inner tube, with several workers and machinery in the background.

    Making Guns Lifting An Inner Tube by George Clausen

    Making Guns Lifting An Inner Tube by George Clausen

    £180.00
    £180.00
  • A pencil sketch by William Rothenstein depicting a scene of farmers burning couch-grass in a field, with a cart and a horse visible in the background.

    Work on the Land Burning Couch Grass by William Rothenstein

    Work on the Land Burning Couch Grass by William Rothenstein

    £110.00
    £110.00
  • A lithographic print featuring a winged figure representing Italy confronting a double-headed eagle, with other figures below. The print has a blue and orange color scheme with intricate details and a border.

    Italia Redenta by Charles Ricketts

    Italia Redenta by Charles Ricketts

    £500.00
    £500.00
  • A lithographic print depicting a scene with a large sculpted head supported by metal lines, with people in traditional Serbian attire gathered around. The background features a mountainous landscape.

    The Restoration of Serbia by Gerald Moira

    The Restoration of Serbia by Gerald Moira

    £400.00
    £400.00
  • A lithograph by Eric Kennington depicting a soldier in the foreground putting on a gas mask, with other soldiers in the background receiving assistance.

    Making Soldiers The Gas Mask by Eric Kennington

    Making Soldiers The Gas Mask by Eric Kennington

    £900.00
    £900.00
  • A black and white lithographic print of a British soldier from behind, watching over captured German prisoners being led towards a field dressing station, with various equipment scattered around.

    Making Soldiers Bringing In Prisoners by Eric Kennington

    Making Soldiers Bringing In Prisoners by Eric Kennington

    £900.00
    £900.00
  • A lithograph print depicting a soldier in the foreground, fully equipped with a rifle over his shoulder, while British soldiers wait in the background. The print captures the spirit of readiness and anticipation.

    Making Soldiers Ready For Service by Eric Kennington

    Making Soldiers Ready For Service by Eric Kennington

    £900.00
    £900.00
  • A vintage print featuring two figures, one depicting the personification of Alsace and the other of Lorraine, with a standing figure representing France, extending a hand of welcome. The print is in a sepia tone with highlights in color.

    The Restoration of Alsace-Lorraine to France by Maurice Greiffenhagen

    The Restoration of Alsace-Lorraine to France by Maurice Greiffenhagen

    £400.00
    £400.00
  • A lithographic print depicting a young Polish Hussar in traditional winged armour with a sword, with a dead black eagle at his feet, set against a dark, dramatic background.

    Poland a Nation by Edmund Dulac

    Poland a Nation by Edmund Dulac

    £500.00
    £500.00
  • A historical illustration print depicting a scene of reconstruction with people working amidst ruins, title 'Clausen The Reconstruction of Belgium' from the Efforts and Ideals series.

    The Reconstruction of Belgium by George Clausen

    The Reconstruction of Belgium by George Clausen

    £350.00
    £350.00
  • A lithograph by George Clausen depicting a large gun being manufactured with a small figure of a worker in the foreground.

    Making Guns Turning A Big Gun by George Clausen

    Making Guns Turning A Big Gun by George Clausen

    £180.00
    £180.00