Alfred Leete, 1882-1933

• Biography

  Attribute	Value
  Biography	Alfred Leete who was born in Thorpe Abchurch, Northampton, the son of a farmer, had no formal art training. He became a humorous illustrator, contributing cartoons to magazines as well as illustrating books, including The Worries of Wilhelm, published in 1916. His Lord Kitchener poster `Your Country Needs You' (1914) first appeared on the cover of the weekly magazine "London Opinion" before being adapted to be used as a poster. It is the best-known war poster of all time and has inspired many adaptations. (Green 1990)
  Employment	Designed posters for the Underground Group, 1915-1928
  Role	Artist,