Framed Wartime Women Art
Until World War I and World War II, women primarily stayed on the home front. The women depicted in framed wartime women posters, however, are those who joined the battlefield during World Wars I and II, be it in the Marines, the Navy, the Army, or as nurses, proving their worth as valuable citizens.
John Parrot/Stocktrek Images is the artist behind many famous framed wartime women artwork. In “Women in the War,” a black-and-white photo of a woman working meticulously on weaponry is printed in front of a pop art blue shadow, with the words “Women in the war” printed in the same shade of blue beside her. Below the photo, a bright red banner reads, “We Can’t Win Without Them.” Artist Howard Christy’s “If You Want to Fight!” conveys the same mentality, showing a smiling woman in military dress next to the slogan, “If You Want to Fight! Join the Marines.”
Framed wartime women art advertisements highlight the benefits of women joining the good fight. “Waves Recruiting Poster,” for example, displays two women—a blonde and a brunette—in white uniforms, strolling side by side in the park next to a battleship. Printed in a red box in the upper right-hand corner are the words, “Don’t miss your great opportunity.” Another ad, “On the Same Team Enlist in the Waves,” shows a woman dressed in a blue uniform, standing amidst male sailors. The ad presents itself as a chance for equal rights between men and women.
Women played a significant role in the war, particularly during World War I and World War II. Framed wartime women art pieces pay tribute to these strong and courageous women, both through original artwork and visually appealing, artistic advertisements.