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One sheet vintage London & North Eastern Railway (LNER) travel poster promoting travel to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany, via the Harwich ferry route.
Poster Details
Artist & Subject: The artwork depicts the historic "Old-World Rothenburg," specifically focusing on the city's iconic medieval architecture and towers.
Travel Route: It highlights the "Germany via Harwich" route, with connections from "Flushing by day" and "The Hook [of Holland] by night".
Historical Context: The text mentions a "60% reduction on the German Railways and registered Reichmarks," a promotion used during the interwar period to encourage international tourism at a "modest cost".
The artist of this vintage "Old-World Rothenburg" LNER travel poster is Frank Newbould (1887–1951).
About the Artist
Newbould was a prolific British graphic designer and one of the "Big Five" poster artists commissioned by the London & North Eastern Railway (LNER) during the interwar period. His work is characterized by:
Minimalist Aesthetic: He often used bold, flat blocks of color and simplified shapes to create striking, easily readable designs.
LNER Contributions: Beyond Germany, he designed numerous iconic posters for British destinations like Cruden Bay and the East Coast, as well as other international routes via Harwich to Belgium and Prague.
Historical Legacy: During World War II, he worked for the War Office, creating posters for the "Your Britain. Fight for it now" series.
His signature style was instrumental in defining the "Golden Age" of British railway travel advertising, turning commercial art into highly collectible works of art. |
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