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Title
Halt! Who Goes There?
Subject
Recruitment: Military
Description
A British recruitment poster reading "Halt! Who Goes There? If you ARE a friend, join the British ranks and help the brave lads at the front." A lone soldier stands silhouetted against a smoky sky, and holds his rifle at the ready. The bright, somewhat minimalist design creates a dynamic scene for the viewer.
This poster is aimed at the population of unenlisted men, and is meant to intimidate them into joining the British army. It implies that those who do not enlist are not friends of the British nation.
The enigmatic portrayal and mildly defensive stance of the soldier , when paired with the aggressive exclamation of "HALT! Who goes there?" creates a powerful image. The viewer himself is the target of the soldier's mistrust and hostility, and feels uncomfortable with the implications. The poster wishes to use this discomfort as a catalyst to make its civilian viewer join up.
This poster is aimed at the population of unenlisted men, and is meant to intimidate them into joining the British army. It implies that those who do not enlist are not friends of the British nation.
The enigmatic portrayal and mildly defensive stance of the soldier , when paired with the aggressive exclamation of "HALT! Who goes there?" creates a powerful image. The viewer himself is the target of the soldier's mistrust and hostility, and feels uncomfortable with the implications. The poster wishes to use this discomfort as a catalyst to make its civilian viewer join up.
Creator
Raleigh
Source
McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tulsa. 2933 E. 6th St. Tulsa, Oklahoma 74104-3123
Publisher
Edwards and Deutsch Litho. Co., Chicago
Date
Between 1910-1920
Language
English
Identifier
1992.004.5.30
Coverage
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Great Britain
Great Britain
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Poster
Physical Dimensions
74.9 x 50.7 cm