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One sheet vintage travel poster, titled
"Scotland By LMS The Trossachs", promotes rail travel to the Trossachs region in Scotland via the London, Midland and Scottish Railway (LMS).
The artwork depicts a view of Loch Katrine and Ben Venue, a popular beauty spot mentioned in Sir Walter Scott's poetry.
Poster Details
Railway Company: London, Midland and Scottish Railway (LMS).
Location: The Trossachs, specifically Loch Katrine and the mountain Ben Venue.
Artist: Norman Wilkinson (though other artists like Reginald Green or Austin Cooper are also associated with similar Trossachs posters).
Date: Circa 1925 or 1930.
Purpose: To encourage tourism and rail travel to the Scottish Highlands.
Artwork Style: The poster utilizes a fine art approach to advertising, a strategy successfully implemented by the LMS with artist Norman Wilkinson's advice. |
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