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Antikbar Royal quad 40 x 50
vintage travel poster for "LMS Northern Ireland," created by the British artist Eric Hesketh Hubbard. The original poster was produced around 1944 for the London Midland & Scottish Railway (LMS) company to promote tourism to the region.
Poster Details
Artist: Eric Hesketh Hubbard (1892–1957), a noted painter, etcher, and writer on art.
Publisher: London Midland & Scottish Railway Company (LMS).
Location Depicted: The specific scene is a view of Cushendall in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, looking toward Lurig mountain. Local residents helped identify the specific beach, golf club area, and rock formations shown in the artwork.
Original Purpose: The poster was designed to encourage rail travel to Northern Ireland, particularly during the era of the Second World War when domestic travel was promoted. |
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