Framed I Want You Recruiting Poster by James Montgomery Flagg, Circa 1917

Product Overview:

• Proudly handmade in the USA
• Wood frame with mat, glass front, paper duster backing with wire hanger
• Museum quality Giclee digital print using archival paper and inks (not printed on parchment like many of our offerings)
• Standard size frame measures approx. 24" H x 18" W
• Poster size frame measures approx. 36" H x 27" W

Product Details:

The "I Want You" poster, created by American artist James Montgomery Flagg during World War I, is an iconic piece of propaganda art. It features an imposing image of Uncle Sam, the personification of the United States government, pointing directly at the viewer with a stern and determined expression on his face. The phrase "I Want You" is emblazoned across the top, urging viewers to join the war effort. This poster became a powerful symbol of patriotism and recruitment, serving as a rallying call for American citizens to enlist in the armed forces and support the war effort, making it one of the most recognizable and enduring images in American history.