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One sheet This is a rare, original circa 1920 Cunard Line travel advertising poster designed by renowned British maritime artist William McDowell (1888–1950). The iconic artwork captures the dramatic scale and grandeur of the golden age of ocean travel. It features the famous four-funnel luxury liner RMS Mauretania (often interchangeable with her sister ship, the Aquitania) looming majestically over a crowd of well-dressed passengers waving from the dockside.Poster Analysis & Key Features Artist: William McDowell (signed "W. McD." in the bottom right corner). Subject: The iconic four-funnel ocean liner Mauretania or Aquitania departing for a transatlantic crossing.Style: Early Art Deco lithograph featuring a dramatic low-angle perspective to emphasize the colossal hull of the ship.Design Elements: A distinct yellow-gold framing border flanking a monochrome gray hull, vibrant red funnels, and stylized crowds dressed in 1920s attire.Typography: Features the classic bold "Cunard" logotype across the lower block. |
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