Keely, Patrick Cokayne
Patrick Cokayne Keely (January 14, 1901 - October 26, 1970), also known as 'Patou', was a British graphic illustrator best known for his vibrant World War II (1939 - 1945) propaganda posters. Keely was born in Nottingham, England. He was a self-taught artist whose work is distinctive for its rich bold color blocks and simple straight-forward messaging. He designed posters for London Transport and Southern Railways. During World War II, he worked mostly for the British Ministry of Information and the Dutch government-in-exile. Little else is known of his life. He died in London in 1970.
Japan: A Grasping Octopus.
Indie Moet Vrij! Werkt en Vecht Ervoor! [The Indies Must Be Free! Work and Fight For It!]
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This powerful 1944 Patrick Cokayne Keely World War II propaganda image presents Japan as a menacing octopus with grasping tentacles extending throughout Southeast Asia, the Philippines, and the East Indies. (more details)