Artist: Jules-Abel Faivre (French, 1867-1945). "Credit Lyonnais. Souscrivez au 4e Emprunt National" color lithograph poster, ca. 1918. Published: Paris: Imp. Devambez. A World War I propoganda poster by Jules-Abel Faivre, featuring a male allegorical figure armed with a sword so as to represent a French soldier pulling the French flag away from the imperial eagle. The title translation is as follows: Crédit Lyonnais. Subscribe to the 4th National Loan. The poster is signed "Abel Faivre" in the plate. A fascinating piece of history, set in a wooden frame with a brass plaque attached that reads, "In Memory of Leonard J. Hill - Rainbow Division - Gift of Ed Salrin". The Rainbow Division played a major role in defeating Germany during World War I and earned the respect of the French. It was the first to take over an entire divisional sector of the front line and held it longer than any other division. Size of image + margins: 30.625" L x 44.75" W (77.8 cm x 113.7 cm) Size of frame: 32.5" L x 46.7" W (82.6 cm x 118.6 cm)
Jules Abel Faivre studied at Ecole Nationale des Beaux-Arts de Lyon for three years. Following this, he attended the Societe Nationale des Beaux-Arts and the Academie Julian. Faivre was also a member of the Societe des Artistes Francais. He is best known for creating propaganda posters for the French army during World War I like this example.
Provenance: private collection, Beaverton, Oregon, USA
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Condition
Poster has not been examined outside the frame. It is mounted to board. One can see fold marks, toning to the paper, some stains, and minor losses (most of these to the peripheries) through the glass. Frame shows age wear with some separation to mitered corners. Metal attachments were placed on the verso to hold work in the frame, but it could be secured better.