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40 x 50 Royal Quad vintage
British Railways travel poster, titled "The Stewartry of Kirkcudbright, Scotland," was created by artist Charles Oppenheimer (1875–1961) to promote rail travel to South West Scotland.
Poster Details
Artist: Charles Oppenheimer, a Manchester-born painter who settled in Kirkcudbright in 1908 and became a prominent figure in the local artists' colony.
Location Depicted: The peaceful scenic view shows the coastal village of Kippford on the Solway Riviera. It features wooden boats on the sandy beach and sailing boats on the River Urr.
Historical Context: Part of the "See Scotland by Train" series, the poster highlights that Captain John Paul Jones, the "Father of the American Navy," was born nearby at Arbigland in 1747.
Era: Original versions date back to the 1940s. |
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