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One Sheet
"Femme Bien Informée" (Knowledgeable Woman) from the London Transport Art Collection, created by artist Harry Stevens in 1972.
Poster Details
Artist: Harry Stevens (1919-2008)
Title: Femme Bien Informée
Publisher: London Transport
Year: 1972
Purpose: The poster was designed to promote travel on the London Underground to the city's various art museums and galleries.
Description
The artwork features a Cubist-style depiction of a woman, reminiscent of the style of Pablo Picasso, which is indicated by the text at the bottom: "A Tribute to a Master". In her hand, she holds a guide titled "Museums and Galleries in and near London". The background features four framed paintings of famous works from London's National Gallery, which the "knowledgeable woman" is seemingly admiring. |
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