The Reign of Justice by Edmund Sullivan
Edmund Sullivan's powerful composition presents Justice as the cornerstone of Britain's wartime identity. A commanding female figure holds the scales of fairness whilst a robed judge and hopeful children anchor the scene, a visual declaration that civilised values endure even amid global conflict.
Sullivan, trained under his father and celebrated for his magazine illustrations and book designs, brought his distinctive artistic vision to this 1917 government commission. Part of the Ministry of Information's landmark Great War series, this lithographic print documents how Britain positioned itself as a guardian of order and equity during humanity's darkest hour. This historically significant work offers collectors a window into early 20th-century propaganda art and the ideals that shaped a nation at war.
- This original print, part of the Efforts and Ideals series limited edition of lithographic prints, has agreement to be sold to raise funds for IWM's collection Art department and more copies have been retained in our storage.
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Edmund Sullivan's powerful composition presents Justice as the cornerstone of Britain's wartime identity. A commanding female figure holds the scales of fairness whilst a robed judge and hopeful children anchor the scene, a visual declaration that civilised values endure even amid global conflict.
Sullivan, trained under his father and celebrated for his magazine illustrations and book designs, brought his distinctive artistic vision to this 1917 government commission. Part of the Ministry of Information's landmark Great War series, this lithographic print documents how Britain positioned itself as a guardian of order and equity during humanity's darkest hour. This historically significant work offers collectors a window into early 20th-century propaganda art and the ideals that shaped a nation at war.
- This original print, part of the Efforts and Ideals series limited edition of lithographic prints, has agreement to be sold to raise funds for IWM's collection Art department and more copies have been retained in our storage.
