Semez du blé. C'est de l'or pour la France [1918]
1 print (poster) : lithograph, color ; 54 x 36 cm. | A large sickle, a sheaf of wheat, and a French flag in the background.
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![The image features an eye-catching poster with bold colors and dynamic imagery, designed to evoke a sense of pride in French agriculture. Dominating the central portion is a large sickle, its curved blade prominently displayed against a vibrant backdrop of golden wheat stalks that appear to be swaying gracefully. The yellow hues of the wheat create a striking contrast with the surrounding elements.
Behind this vivid scene, partially obscured yet unmistakably recognizable, lies the silhouette of France's iconic flag: the tricolor red-white-and-blue design symbolizing patriotism and national identity. This juxtaposition suggests a deep connection between agriculture (indicated by the sickle) and nationhood represented through the French flag.
The poster is framed with an ornate border featuring decorative elements such as swirling lines, which add to its visual appeal while not detracting from the central imagery of wheat. The text on the poster reads "SEMÉZ DU BŁE CEST DE L'OR POUR LA FRANCE," emphasizing the value and significance of wheat in France's agricultural heritage.
The overall composition conveys a message celebrating French agriculture as an essential aspect of national prosperity, using evocative imagery to create an emotional connection with viewers. This poster serves not only as a piece of decorative art but also acts as a powerful statement on the import [...]](https://files.mastodon.social/cache/media_attachments/files/115/796/417/946/374/754/small/c039c5a91f5ea01f.jpeg)


![The image depicts an illustrated poster with vibrant colors predominantly featuring shades of red, yellow, and blue. It displays the text "SEMÉZ DU BLÉ" in large, bold letters at the top, which translates to "Sowed Wheat." Below this main heading is a smaller subtitle that reads "C'est de l'OR pour la France," translating as "It's gold for France." The background includes stylized wheat stalks radiating outward from behind what appears to be an ear of corn or maize. In the foreground, there are two large sickles crossed in front of each other with golden-yellow blades and dark handles, symbolizing harvesting crops. To one side, a sheaf of ripe yellow wheat is depicted leaning against this setting. The bottom part of the poster features a red rectangular shape resembling the French flag or perhaps a representation of France itself, adorned with two vertical stripes on either end in blue and white—a design reminiscent of the national colors. Above these stripes are three crossed swords pointing upwards towards the sky, possibly representing military strength or valor.
The overall composition is dynamic and patriotic, suggesting themes related to agriculture, harvest success, and French pride during a time that might be associated with war effort or national unity, considering its resemblance in design elements like sword imagery to wartime posters. The artist's signature " [...]](https://files.mastodon.social/cache/media_attachments/files/115/796/399/786/313/099/small/a8e26409c48065d7.jpeg)


![The image depicts an old-style poster with strong graphical elements typical of early 20th-century advertising. The main focus is a large, traditional sickle that appears to be cutting through a sheaf or bundle of wheat which radiates out in warm yellow tones against the background.
Behind these primary figures lies what seems like the silhouette of two swords crossed over each other on one side and another sword pointing upwards from beneath it. This may represent some form of valor, possibly alluding to military strength. The image is rich with color contrasts; bold yellows dominate due to the wheat sheaf while reds are used for text.
The dominant colors in this poster are blues, yellows, blacks, whites and oranges which give a vintage feel. It seems like an artistic representation of agricultural prosperity or perhaps wartime propaganda related to France's grain production since it is mentioned as being dedicated 'for France'.
Text on the image reads "SEMÉZ DU BLÉ C'EST DE L'OR POUR LA FRANCE", translating from French, which could be interpreted as “Sowing wheat means gold for France”. The phrase suggests a metaphorical link between agriculture and wealth.
There is also smaller text in white at the bottom that includes place names such as "VILLE DE PARIS" or Paris City. Additionally, there are details like 'Ecole Complémentaire' (Complementary School) followed by a [...]](https://files.mastodon.social/cache/media_attachments/files/115/796/397/719/972/229/small/c70226d8008b14c0.jpeg)
![The image depicts an old poster with vibrant colors predominantly featuring shades of yellow, red, blue and white. The central theme is agriculture specifically wheat crops in France. It shows a large sickle poised to cut through ripe golden-yellow ears of wheat that are artistically represented by bold brush strokes or lines against the backdrop of an orange-red field suggesting harvest time.
The poster includes text prominently at the top saying 'SEMÈZ DU BLE', which translates as "Sow Wheat," followed by additional French phrases indicating a strong connection between agriculture and national prosperity. The phrase "C'est de l'OR pour la FRANCE" suggests that wheat is considered gold for France, signifying its importance to the country's economy.
In the lower left portion of the poster lies an elongated sheaf of wheat with rich yellow tones against what appears as a blue background or container, possibly symbolizing storage. The colors used in this part are more muted compared to the top section but still maintain visual interest and depth through their contrast.
The right side shows another emblematic representation; there is a red band that looks like an abstracted flag with its color palette similar to traditional French national colors of blue, white, and red, although it's not immediately clear what specific aspect this refers to. It could be part of the artist [...]](https://files.mastodon.social/cache/media_attachments/files/115/796/389/579/494/438/small/361ac6fe24128836.jpeg)








![The image is an artistic poster depicting various elements related to France, including a large sickle, wheat stalks, and the French flag. The design uses rich colors like gold, red, blue, and yellow with intricate detailing on each element. This artwork appears to be promoting or celebrating something of value for France during a specific historical period as indicated by its context within "Semez du blé" [1918].](https://files.mastodon.social/cache/media_attachments/files/115/796/334/481/301/411/small/ca1ce4ae04760518.jpeg)