art restoration vintage poster art gallery treasure: Original 1917 WW1 French Loan Poster
In the world of art restoration vintage poster art gallery collecting, few pieces make a statement like this authentic 3e Emprunt de la Défense Nationale lithograph, created in 1917 by Paul‑Albert Besnard and printed by Maquet, Paris.
This museum-scale original (44.5 x 31.375 in) rallies viewers to “Souscrivez pour hâter la paix par la victoire”—Subscribe to hasten peace through victory. An angel shields a mother and child (Marie of France), a powerful image that brings history, beauty, and meaning to any space—from a home office to a refined art gallery wall.
Artist: Paul‑Albert Besnard (1849–1934), renowned French painter and printmaker
Printer: Maquet, Gr. Paris
Date: 1917; Medium: original stone lithograph
Subject: Allegorical angel protecting Marie of France and infant
Size: 44.5 x 31.375 in (approx.)
Condition: Good vintage; edge wear and small tears; creasing with light pigment loss—stable and displays well; strong candidate for conservation framing
Provenance: Antique WW1 poster, guaranteed original—not a reproduction
Offered at $249.99 with free US shipping. Secure a striking, investment-worthy vintage poster that tells a story—and elevates your collection today.
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