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Royal Quad 40 x 50 This vintage print is a 1938 commercial travel poster commissioned by the Southern Railway to advertise trips to Canterbury, England.
Artwork Details
• Artist: Created by the British poster artist Charles Shepherd, who frequently signed his commercial works using the pseudonym "Shep".
• Subject: The illustration features a dramatic perspective of the iconic Canterbury Cathedral, specifically showcasing its grand Gothic architecture and towers.
• Historical Context: During the 1920s and 1930s, British railway companies regularly hired prominent artists to design bold, vibrant landscape posters to encourage the public to travel by train for holidays and weekend excursions. Original printings from this run were produced by The Baynard Press in London. |
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