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GINO BOCCASILE (1901-1952) [ANTI - AMERICAN PROPAGANDA / CHILDREN.] Circa 1944. 39 1/4x27 1/4 inches, 99 3/4x69 1/4 cm. Condition A-: minor abrasions and light foxing at bottom left edge; minor creases and tears along vertical and horizontal folds. Paper. A massive American bomber flies over a city in flames, with two bloody children in the foreground. During the war, the Allies were rumored to have dropped bombs in the shape of toys, or in this case pens, to be picked up by curious children. While the effect of this image in generating hatred for the U.S. enemy through its poignancy and disturbing nature is palpable, its veracity (like much propaganda) is in question, as it was never confirmed that the Allies used such gruesome tactics. This is the smaller format.
![GINO BOCCASILE (1901-1952). [ANTI - AMERICAN PROPAGANDA / CHILDREN.] Circa 1944. 39x27 inches, 99x69 cm.](https://catalogue.swanngalleries.com/full//743\720743.jpg)
