Created in 1917 by artist Eugenie De Land, “Before Sunset – Buy a U.S. Government Bond of the 2nd Liberty Loan” is a striking World War I propaganda poster urging Americans to financially support the war effort through Liberty Bonds. The composition centers on the Statue of Liberty standing against a softly waving American flag at dusk, transforming the familiar national monument into a symbol of urgency, endurance, and patriotic responsibility.
Unlike many wartime posters that relied on battlefield imagery, De Land’s design uses atmosphere and symbolism to evoke emotion. The calm waters, fading light, and monumental scale of Liberty create a sense of solemn national unity, while the bold typography delivers the poster’s call to action with unmistakable clarity.
Today, the work is admired as both an important historical artifact and a beautifully composed example of early 20th-century American graphic design. It is especially appealing to collectors of World War I memorabilia, patriotic Americana, Liberty Bond posters, and vintage illustration.
🖨️ Print features:
– Made with museum-grade archival paper for excellent printing fidelity and vibrant color reproduction
– Paper weight: 189 g/m2
– For indoor use only
– Care instructions: If the print does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, dry cloth.
– Please note: Due to the production process of these posters, please allow for slight size deviations with a tolerance +/- 1/16″
🚚 Fulfillment, Shipping, and Return Policy:
– Printed and shipped from the U.S.
– Ships in a sturdy mailing tube, frame not included
– As our items are unique and made to order, we can only accept a return or exchange in the event that an item arrives damaged or misprinted. We cannot accept returns if you order the wrong size or change your mind. Any return requests must be made within 14 days of receiving the order.
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