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20 x 30 vintage travel and trade
poster titled Rangoon Port, created by the acclaimed Burmese artist Ba Nyan in 1928. It was commissioned by the British government's Empire Marketing Board (EMB) as part of a campaign to promote trade and goods within the British Empire.
Artwork Details
Artist: Ba Nyan (1897–1945), a pioneer of modern painting in Myanmar who blended Western oil techniques with traditional Burmese themes.
Title: Rangoon Port, from the series 'Burma: A Land of Rich Resources'. Rangoon is the former name of Yangon, a major trading hub in colonial Burma (now Myanmar).
Year: 1928.
Medium: Colour lithograph print.
Commissioned by: The Empire Marketing Board (EMB), a British government agency that operated from 1926 to 1933.
Significance: The poster was part of a campaign to encourage Britons to buy "Empire-made" goods. The image depicts a vibrant scene of local life and commerce, highlighting the region's resources. |
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