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Oversized one sheet original vintage travel poster titled "Yellowstone Park / Old Faithful", commissioned by the Northern Pacific Railway circa 1930.Artwork Details Artist: The poster was illustrated by the prominent American painter and illustrator Edward Vincent Brewer (1883–1971). His distinct signature is visible on the bottom-right corner of the landscape vignette.Subject: It depicts a vibrant, impressionistic interpretation of Old Faithful Geyser erupting against a colorful sky, framed by an Art Deco architectural border with the railroad's "Yellowstone Park Line" monograms at the bottom corners. History: Brewer is best known for creating over 100 iconic advertisements for Cream of Wheat. In the 1930s, he struck a deal with the Northern Pacific Railroad to barter artwork for family travel and lodging, resulting in this highly collectible piece of rail travel history. |
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