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Royal Mail Line poster is an iconic Art Deco vintage travel advertisement created by the British maritime artist Kenneth Denton Shoesmith around 1930.
Poster Details
Artist: Kenneth Denton Shoesmith (1890–1939), a talented painter and posterist who was also a sailor by training.
Company: The Royal Mail Line, a British shipping company that, in the 1920s, became part of the world's largest shipping group, primarily serving routes to the West Indies and South America.
Date: Circa 1930.
Subject: The artwork features a stylized illustration of a large ocean liner at sea, showcasing the luxury and grandeur of ocean travel during that era. The vivid colors and dramatic perspective are typical of the Art Deco style.
Purpose: The blank spaces in the poster were intended for specific route details, such as "To South America" or "Atlantis Cruises," to be added for different promotional campaigns. |
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