A child sits on the globe surrounded by a snake preparing to bite; representing threats to the wellbeing of the children of the world. Colour lithograph by S. Hansen, 1948, for the United Nations.

  • Hansen, Sikker, 1897-1955.
Date:
[1948]
Reference:
689187i
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Description

"F.N." is an abbreviation of Forenede Nationer, Danish for United Nations. The United Nations organization was founded in 1945. Originally it carried out directly functions related to child health which were later delegated to UNICEF and WHO

Publication/Creation

[Copenhagen?] : [publisher not identified], [1948] (København : Andreasen & Lachmann)

Physical description

1 print : lithograph, printed in colours ; sheet 83.8 x 60.5 cm

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Lettering

FN Hjaelp. Sikker Hansen 48

Reference

Wellcome Collection 689187i

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