Raymond Poincaré, President of the French Republic, from 'Europe During the War'

Anonymous, 20th century|Raymond Poincaré, Prime Minister of France and President of France

ca. 1920 · Commercial color lithograph · Drawings and Prints

Raymond Poincaré, President of the French Republic, from 'Europe During the War' — Anonymous, 20th century|Raymond Poincaré, Prime Minister of France and President of France

Collectible trade cards such as these were inserted in commercial products to advertise brands and communicate information about the Great War to a wide audience. Included in this set are portraits of heads of state, depictions of important battles, and representations of daily life during the War. Each illustration is accompanied by a related description on the back of the card. Translation of description on verso: On August 11, 1914, France declares war on Austria-Hungary, on November 5th on Turkey.

Artist: Anonymous, 20th century|Raymond Poincaré, Prime Minister of France and President of France
Date: ca. 1920
Medium: Commercial color lithograph
Department: Drawings and Prints
Credit line: Purchase, Jefferson R. Burdick Bequest, 2017