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Sidney Harry RiesenbergOriginal U. S. Marines World War 1 antique recruiting poster, linen backedc. 1917
c. 1917
$3,650
£2,790.65
€3,197.35
CA$5,148.35
A$5,605.24
CHF 2,993.02
MX$67,664.04
NOK 37,627.62
SEK 34,998.06
DKK 23,882.67
About the Item
Original U. S. Marines enlistment antique poster. World War I recruitment poster by *Sidney H. Riesenberg* ranks among the most potent visual achievements of U.S. wartime art. Archival linen-backed, untrimmed full-size 28” x 42” lithograph. Excellent condition. Grade A.
A marine with a rifle advancing toward the viewer, naval ships behind, symbolizing “service on land and sea.” Created around 1917, *“U.S. Marines – Active Service on Land and Sea”* depicts a determined Marine with rifle at the ready, framed by smoke and motion, as ships surge across stormy seas in the distant background.
Riesenberg’s bold composition conveys movement, courage, and patriotism—an image crafted to inspire enlistment and symbolize the Marine Corps’ global reach. His naturalistic style, strong use of perspective, and confident brushwork made this Poster is one of the iconic images of early 20th-century American military art. design.
Printed in rich red, blue, and ochre tones, this piece captures both the realism of reportage and the romance of national service. It remains one of the **most collectible Marine Corps recruiting posters of the Great War era**.
Sidney H. Riesenberg (1885–1971) was a prominent American illustrator known for his powerful wartime and patriotic imagery. His work appeared in *The Saturday Evening Post*, *Collier’s Illustrated Weekly*, and many government-commissioned projects. During World War I, Riesenberg created some of the Marine Corps’ most iconic posters, blending fine art sensibility with the urgency of propaganda.
This example has been carefully preserved under archival conditions. It maintains excellent color and sharp lithographic detail, showcasing the high quality of U.S. Government printing during the First World War.
Every poster comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. We use durable, proper packaging to make sure it arrives safely.
- Creator:Sidney Harry Riesenberg (1885 - 1971, American)
- Creation Year:c. 1917
- Dimensions:Height: 40 in (101.6 cm)Width: 28 in (71.12 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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- Condition:Archival linen-backed antique original in excellent condition, ready to frame. This example has Not been trimmed from the original size and is complete. No stains and no damage. One tiny 1.5" edge tear was laid down during the linen backing. Grade A.
- Gallery Location:Spokane, WA
- Reference Number:Seller: 11191-Walking Tall Marine1stDibs: LU1404217110942
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