CARELESS TALK! Leads to Dead Paratrooper WWII Mini Poster 1991 Illustration

Description: 1991 Authentic Full-Color WWII Mini-Poster Illustration“CARELESS TALK... got there first” (1944) Satisfaction GuaranteedThis is an authentic 1991 reproduction--NOT a recent reproduction This is an original 1991 print of a World War II-era poster depicting crashing planes and paratroopers falling from the sky, while smoke billows into the sky in the distance. The paratrooper in the foreground hangs lifeless from his restraints. The text reads, “CARELESS TALK... got there first” The original poster was created for the OWI (Office of War Information) in 1944. The artist was Herbert Morton Stoops, whose partial signature can be seen in the lower-right corner of the image. This illustration was published in a well-printed 1991 collection of popular WWII posters, collated and presented by Derek Nelson, acting as civilian editor for Naval Safety Center publications.In Nelson's words"It seems clear that an alleged security leak tipped off enemy ground patrols to expect the paratroopers, with fatal results. The distorted, weird angles of the parachutes and the corpse add a disturbing tone to this poster, as does the green color of the dead paratrooper." Printed on medium-weight glossy paper, the overall sheet size is approximately 8.25" x 11", and the printed poster (shown in the scan below) is 6.25" x 9", with 1" margins all the way around to allow easy matting and framing. There is text and another image on the reverse of the print. The print is a fine example of 20th century chromolithography, with distinctive saturated solids. It appears to be an offset halftone process, based on the orientation of the matrix and rosette appearance under magnification. It is a very attractive work, and well-printed.These mini poster prints look very nice matted and framed, together or separately. Please check my store for other maps, posters, and natural history or historical art prints perfect for framing or incorporating into other projects. Below is a cropped view of the sheet--without full margins, and without the page number (92), which is printed below the poster. The scan below is a fairly accurate representation of the print. Condition: Excellent. As shown, with no tears or marks on the printed portion. Print will be carefully packaged to preserve condition during shipping. Ships next business day.This is a genuine 1991 print--NOT a recent reproduction. It is over 30 years old; please handle with care.Satisfaction Guaranteed or RETURN for any reason for a prompt refund.Comes from a smoke-free home. Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution

Price: 17.78 USD

Location: Iowa City, Iowa

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