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One sheet art deco image is a 1925
London Underground travel poster titled "From country to the heart of town for shopping".
Poster Details
Artist: It was designed by Dora M. Batty, one of the most prolific and significant female graphic designers commissioned by London Transport.
Design: The poster features a stylish woman in a tall silhouette with a stoic expression, carrying three packages and an umbrella. The composition emphasizes the convenience of traveling from the suburbs ("the country") to central London for shopping in just 30 minutes.
Exhibition: This work has been featured in major exhibitions at the London Transport Museum, such as "Poster Girls," which highlighted the vital contributions of female artists to London's public transit network. |
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