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J. Paul Verrees What Are YOU Doing? / The Kaiser is Canned-Can Food vintage poster 1918 offset lithograph in colors 33 h x 22 w in (84 x 56 cm) A humorous and delightful vintage illustration produced by the National War Garden Commission, this poster features a caricature of German Emperor Wilhelm II literally "canned" inside a glass food jar. During the First World War, as troops and supplies were diverted overseas to support U.S. allies, food resources on the home front became scarce. The War Garden Commission utilized J. Paul Verrees' playful style to invite the public to take part in the "war garden" movement. By framing food preservation as a direct blow to the enemy, the poster transforms a domestic chore into a patriotic triumph. The whimsical nature of the illustration and the bright, bold colors of the garden produce make this a standout example of lighthearted but effective wartime propaganda. An example of this poster is held in the collection of The University of Michigan Museum of Art, Ann Arbor, MI. Provenance: Estate of Seymour Stein Literature: Rawls, p. 119 This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.