German WWII Wolfgang Willrich Publication Collection

This collection consists of three distinct publications featuring the artwork and ideological themes associated with Wolfgang Willrich, a prominent artist of the Third Reich period known for his depictions of military and civilian figures.

The first book, published in 1939 by the Border and Overseas Publishing House, was intended for international distribution. The interior includes a stamp from the Library of the Ostland Organisation, as well as a secondary stamp from the post-war collection of Francis Catella. The first 40 pages contain descriptive text and prints, followed by 48 full-page reproductions of Willrich’s work in colour, sepia, and black and white, primarily focusing on civilian figures in national or peasant costume.

The second item is a softcover book published in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 1949. Printed entirely in German, it contains numerous patriotic and military images accompanied by explanatory text. The final two pages provide a biography of Willrich, reflecting the continued interest in these themes within South American German-speaking communities during the early post-war era.

The third publication is a large 1939 volume titled Women and Mother of the People. Published by the NSDAP, this text-heavy work features a foreword by Dr. Robert Ley and Alfred Rosenberg. It represents a primary source for the study of the social and domestic roles promoted by the state during the period.

Ref; 90571