Edmund Dulac: Poland a Nation

In the image, a young Polish Hussar, adorned in traditional winged armour, is depicted cleaning his sword as a black eagle lies dead at his feet, symbolising Poland's liberation as the white eagle ascends. The artist behind this work, Edmund Dulac, was born in Toulouse, France, initially studied law, then switched to art, moving to Britain in 1904 where he became known for his illustrations in deluxe books. During WWI, he contributed to pictorial propaganda for the Ministry of Information and illustrated gift books to raise funds for relief.

Edmund Dulac shows Poland as a fierce warrior, having defeated the black eagle of Germany, while the Polish white eagle rises once more. At the start of the war, Polish territory was split between the Russian Empire, German Empire, and Austria-Hungary; it was the site of much fighting, death, and destruction over the war years. 1917 saw the Central Powers' takeover of Polish lands in the wake of the Russian Revolution; when the US joined the war, it aimed to help Poland become an independent state once again.

Dimensions: L 80cm x W 51cm

- Blind embossed stamp of British/royal coat of arms
- Includes a certificate of authenticity
- Print delivered flat
- Discounts cannot be applied to Efforts and Ideals lithographs
- Available for sale instore and online

  Other 'Ideals' in this series available for sale at IWM:

• - George Clausen: The Reconstruction Of Belgium
• - Moria: Greiffenhagen The Restoration Of Alsace-Lorraine
• - Augustus John: The Dawn
• - Gerald Moira: The Restoration Of Serbia
• - William Nicholson: The End Of War
• - Charles Ricketts: Italia Redenta
• - William Rothenstein: The Triumph Of Democracy
• - Charles Shannon: The Rebirth Of The Arts
• - Edmund Sullivan: The Reign Of Justice