Henry Patrick Raleigh

Henry Patrick Raleigh was active between 1916 and 1918, a period corresponding directly with the United States’ involvement in World War I. His documented output focuses almost exclusively on graphic design used for government wartime appeals and propaganda, employing dramatic, highly visible imagery intended for widespread dissemination.

Five unique compositions by Raleigh are represented across major institutional collections, including the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and the Art Institute of Chicago. These holdings establish Raleigh’s importance as a key contributor to American wartime visual culture. His works frequently utilized compelling rhetorical questions and emotive scenarios aimed at bolstering public financial support for the war effort.

Notable compositions include the urgent Third Liberty Loan poster Halt the Hun! Buy U.S. Government Bonds, Third Liberty Loan, and the visually impactful appeals Hun or Home? and Must Children Die and Mothers Plead in Vain? Buy More Liberty Bonds. These museum-quality examples of war ephemera are frequently studied today for their effectiveness in public persuasion. As these compositions transition into the public domain, high-quality prints of Henry Patrick Raleigh’s designs remain available for scholarly and institutional review.