WWI Edward Penfield Land Service Committee Lithograph

WWI Land Service Committee propaganda poster by iconic artist Edward Penfield. Portraying four women in uniform holding farm equipment and leading to hitched horses. Distributed by the Land Service Committee and Y.W.C.A, Young Woman's Christian Association. States "The Girl on the Land Serves the Nation's Need." Beautiful original lighograph, professionally framed and matted. Marked with United States Printing and Lithograph Co. emblem in mid-left. This poster's purpose was to encourage woman to work in agriculture while many of American's young men were fighting overseas. Poster 29"L x 24"H; frame 41"L x 37"H

Edward Penfield (1866-1925) was an American illustration icon, working during the illustration "Golden Age", where the Art Nouveau style was most prominent. He is considered the father of the American poster. He is well known for his contributions to Harper magazine as well as his freelance projects.