An early 20th century French advertising recruitment poster from World War One, 1914-1918, showing a French soldier waves good-bye to his wife and children as he joins his unit. The artist is Francisque Poulbot (1879-1946)

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: These posters are often faded, creased and torn, with sections missing. They have therefore been restored as near as possible to their original condition.

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Size: 3504px × 4952px
Location: France
Photo credit: © De Luan / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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