{"product_id":"fortune-illustration-1","title":"Henry L. Stimson, Secretary of State","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis striking 1932 caricature by Zdzisław Czermański presents Henry L. Stimson, Secretary of State under Herbert Hoover, as a towering gray monolith of American diplomatic authority. Published in Fortune magazine during the Manchurian Crisis, the illustration captures the moment when Stimson formulated his famous doctrine refusing to recognize territorial conquest by force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCzermański, a Polish émigré who brought European caricature traditions to American magazines, masterfully employs scale to convey power dynamics. Stimson stands monumentally while foreign diplomats and military figures, rendered in selective color, cluster at his feet like supplicants. The presence of press cameras and a flower-bearing child adds layers of meaning: the media spotlight on American foreign policy and the hope for peaceful resolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sophisticated piece of political commentary from Fortune's golden early years, this illustration bridges fine art and editorial journalism in the manner that made the magazine essential reading for America's business elite.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.25\" x 10.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zdzisław Czermański\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Please note that this listing is for the cover artwork, and not the magazine as a whole. Age-appropriate wear. Paper toning in accordance with the print's age. Marks\/stains as per photo. Wear around the edges and minor paper loss might be present in some prints. Please refer to each print's photo to get a better understanding of the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44788962492531,"sku":"IL7374","price":30.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/edited_5f0961a1-daff-40f7-af79-35e9aa77f7be.jpg?v=1776464861","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/en-nl\/products\/fortune-illustration-1","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}