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Royal Quad 40 x 50
original vintage travel poster for Brighton, dating from the 1930s, which was commissioned by the Southern Railway. The poster uses an Art Deco style to promote Brighton as a seaside resort just "one hour" from London.
Poster Details
Slogan: The prominent text reads, "Come down and see me sometime!" with "BRIGHTON'S BEST" in a central circle.
Artwork Style: It features an Art Deco design with a smiling woman in a fashionable orange bathing suit and striped hat.
Railway Information: The text on the light beam says "ONE HOUR FROM LONDON EAST OR WEST". The bottom border lists specific "new 4'? evening trips" from London (Victoria), East Croydon, and Redhill.
Printer: The poster was printed by the Haycock Press in London.
Artist: The artist is listed as anonymous or unknown on many retail sites, although some sources suggest H.G. Gawthorn created a similar poster for Brighton.
The artist for the iconic "Come down and see me sometime" Brighton travel poster is
Henry George Gawthorn (1879-1941).
Gawthorn began his career as an architect before transitioning into poster design, and he incorporated a self-portrait into many of his works, a subtle signature visible in the poster. The poster was created around the 1930s for the Southern Railway to promote the seaside resort. |
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