August William Hutaf (Artist)
August Hutaf was a large man with graceful hands. At 6'4" and weighing over 300 pounds, his dexterity with paint was profound. Hutaf was one of those rare individuals who could be whimsical and charming in his postcards and breathtaking with his oil paintings and pottery.
Dimensions / Weight
Dimensions: 41.14" H x 27.95" W
Four color print on paper.
From the Princeton Poster Collection.
Posters during World War I and World War II were designed to instill in the people a positive outlook, a sense of patriotism and confidence. They linked the war in trenches with the war at home. From a practical point, they were used to encourage all Americans to help with the war effort. The posters called upon every man, woman, and child to endure the personal sacrifice and domestic adjustments to further the national agenda. They encouraged rationing, conservation and sacrifice. In addition, the posters were used for recruitment, productivity, and motivation as well as for financing the war effort. The stark, colorful graphic designs elicited strong emotions. The posters played to the fears, frustrations, and faith in freedoms that lingered in people's minds during the war.