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Antikbar, Royal Quad 40 x 50 vintage railway travel poster titled
"Heysham for Ulster", produced for the London, Midland & Scottish (LMS) Railway. The artwork, originally an oil painting, was created by the renowned British artist and illustrator Norman Wilkinson R.I. (1878-1971).
Artwork Details
Artist: Norman Wilkinson (R.I., Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours)
Company: London, Midland & Scottish (LMS) Railway
Year: Circa 1933
Medium: Lithographic poster, based on an original oil painting on canvas
Subject: The poster promotes the overnight steamship ferry service crossing the Irish Sea from Heysham, Lancashire, England, to Northern Ireland (Ulster). It depicts a twin-funnel passenger ferry at night, with lights glowing from the portholes and the full moon reflecting on the water.
Historical Significance and Availability
Impact: Norman Wilkinson was an influential marine artist who pioneered a new, simple style of railway poster design that focused on the majesty of travel rather than a "jumble of small views". This style became a template for railway posters for decades.
Collectibility: Original "Heysham for Ulster" posters are highly sought after by collectors and can be expensive due to their age and rarity. |
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