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One sheet vintage print is a 1929 London Underground travel poster titled "Chertsey from Richmond Station," created by prominent British artist and textile designer F. Gregory Brown.
Poster Details & History
• Artist: F. Gregory Brown (1887–1941), known for his vibrant, avant-garde Art Deco style that heavily influenced commercial transit art across the UK.
• Year Published: 10-4-29 (October 1929).
• Printer: Vincent Brooks, Day & Sons Ltd., London.
• Original Dimensions: Double Royal format, measuring approximately 40 x 25 inches (1016 x 635 mm).
Visual Composition
The artwork depicts a idyllic, sunlit day trip along the River Thames in Surrey. In the foreground, bright yellow irises frame the view of leisure travelers enjoying an afternoon of punting (boating). The figures are styled in classic late-1920s fashion, incorporating parasols and cloche hats typical of the Art Deco era.
Text Layout
The bottom typography block details transit logistics designed to encourage city dwellers to take weekend excursions into the countryside:
• Destination: Chertsey
• Route Details: From Richmond Station, passing through Twickenham and Shepperton via Route 90
• Schedule & Cost: Operating Daily for a fare of 1/3 (one shilling and threepence) |
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