Curatorial Narrative In the context of World War II, the creation of this Affiche de recrutement de l’Arme de Vichy Engagez-vous dans la DAT (dfense arienne du territoire) would have been situated between 1940 and 1942, a period marked by France’s occupation and subsequent resistance. The artist’s use of Art Deco style, prevalent during the interwar years, is here repurposed to convey a sense of modernity and dynamism, while also referencing the militaristic ambitions of Vichy’s regime. The lack of brushwork is telling, as it underscores the utilitarian nature of this propaganda piece. The chromatic structure of the image, dominated by a bold red and yellow palette, exerts an atmospheric weight that cannot be overstated when enlarged to 44×62 inches. In such scale, the marine/seascape subject takes on a sense of depth that recalls the dramatic vistas of early Modernist architecture. Spatial rhythm is established through the caref