The War Makers Ride Under One Banner by Henry Simon

The War Makers Ride Under One Banner c. 1942 - 1943

henrysimon

print

pencil drawn

light pencil work

shading to add clarity

print

pencil sketch

old engraving style

cartoon sketch

pencil drawing

pen-ink sketch

limited contrast and shading

tattoo art

"The War Makers Ride Under One Banner" is a powerful woodcut created by American artist Henry Simon during World War II, circa 1942-1943. This print depicts a group of figures riding horses and carrying swords beneath a banner emblazoned with a swastika. The stark black and white imagery and strong lines convey a sense of urgency and fear. The work is a condemnation of the horrors of war and a warning against the rise of fascism. Simon's powerful imagery aimed to move viewers towards action and a rejection of such ideologies.