Orpheus At Whipsnade
One sheet This 1933 poster, titled "Orpheus at Whipsnade
," was created by the artist Herry (Heather) Perry to promote travel to Whipsnade Zoo. It was published by London Transport as part of a series advertising coach trips from London to the newly opened zoo.
Artistic and Historical Context
The poster uses the Greek myth of Orpheus—a legendary musician whose music could charm and tame wild beasts—as a whimsical metaphor for the experience of visiting the zoo.
Imagery: It depicts a young man playing a flute (representing Orpheus) surrounded by a peaceful assembly of diverse animals, including a bear, lion, camel, kangaroo, and ostrich. This reflects the "Park ethos" of Whipsnade Zoo, which aimed to show animals in a more open, naturalistic setting compared to traditional urban zoos.
Artist: Herry Perry (born Heather Perry) was a well-known British illustrator and designer active in the early 20th century, frequently producing works for London Transport.
Purpose: The original poster included the text "Go by Green Line Coach from Marylebone Station," encouraging Londoners to use public transport for their excursions.
," was created by the artist Herry (Heather) Perry to promote travel to Whipsnade Zoo. It was published by London Transport as part of a series advertising coach trips from London to the newly opened zoo.
Artistic and Historical Context
The poster uses the Greek myth of Orpheus—a legendary musician whose music could charm and tame wild beasts—as a whimsical metaphor for the experience of visiting the zoo.
Imagery: It depicts a young man playing a flute (representing Orpheus) surrounded by a peaceful assembly of diverse animals, including a bear, lion, camel, kangaroo, and ostrich. This reflects the "Park ethos" of Whipsnade Zoo, which aimed to show animals in a more open, naturalistic setting compared to traditional urban zoos.
Artist: Herry Perry (born Heather Perry) was a well-known British illustrator and designer active in the early 20th century, frequently producing works for London Transport.
Purpose: The original poster included the text "Go by Green Line Coach from Marylebone Station," encouraging Londoners to use public transport for their excursions.
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