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415 - Louis Raemaekers (1869-1956) - Syphilis, the hecatomb. 1982.…
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Louis Raemaekers (1869-1956) - Syphilis, the hecatomb. 1982. Printer Park South Presentations, New york. 78,5x50;5cm. Reprint of lithographed poster. Not canvas-backed. Condition A+, perfect state of conservation. The original poster was part of the major prevention campaigns against venereal diseases carried out at the beginning of the XXᵉ century. After the First World War, many European countries and the United States developed information campaigns designed to raise public awareness of the dangers of syphilis and encourage prevention and medical treatment. The images used a deliberately strong and symbolic visual language to strike a chord with the public and remind them of the serious consequences of the disease. Louis Raemaekers was a famous Dutch cartoonist, caricaturist and illustrator. He became internationally renowned during the First World War for his political cartoons, which were highly critical of Imperial Germany and published in numerous European and American newspapers. With Syphilis, Raemaekers applied the same graphic force to a public health poster, using a striking, symbolic image to attract the public's attention. The 1982 reissue bears witness to the enduring interest in these great historical posters, which combine illustration, social message and public communication. This reprint of Louis Raemaekers' poster is a luxury edition that preserves a record of this important document linked to the history of public health.
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About the sale Collection of an ink merchant, sale of posters n°17 and miscellaneous.
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Auction time 06/12/2026 at 1:30 PM
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