An anniversary, not a Revolutionary-era print
The dates 1757–1957 on this poster mark the bicentenary of Lafayette’s birth. They make it a commemorative design about the American Revolution, rather than a poster produced during that conflict. The heading explicitly brings France and the United States together.
Lafayette appears on a white horse, surrounded by smaller military scenes. The poster turns a long relationship into a compact visual narrative: a recognisable central figure, historical episodes and an anniversary that gives them a new occasion for display.
The bicentenary setting
The American Philatelic Society’s account of the 1957 Lafayette stamp documents another part of that commemoration, including its issue on the anniversary of his birth. It provides context for the year’s celebrations, rather than a catalogue record for this particular poster.
A specialist poster catalogue attributes this design to Constantin and dates its production to 1956, ahead of the anniversary. That attribution is recorded here as a dealer identification, not a confirmed institutional catalogue match. The visible 1957 commemoration is certain; the exact production details still need corroboration.
Sources and further reading
- American Philatelic Society: Lafayette bicentenary
- David Pollack Vintage Posters: edition attribution