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The Coronation Scot, 1937
Oil painting by Norman Wilkinson (1878-1971), produced as artwork for a London Midland & Scottish Railway (LMS) poster, showing the LMS Coronation Scot streamlined steam locomotive and train ascending Shap Fell in Cumbria. The Coronation Scot travelled between Londons Euston Station and Glasgow Central Station in Scotland, with a journey time of 6 1/2 hours, and in 1937 during test runs, broke a British railway record achieving a maximum speed of 114 mph. Dimensions: 1150mm x 785mm
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22"x18" (58x48cm) Modern Frame
Step back in time with our stunning Framed Print of "The Coronation Scot, 1937" by Norman Wilkinson from the National Railway Museum's NRM/Pictorial Collection. This beautiful oil painting captures the iconic LMS Coronation Scot streamlined steam locomotive in all its glory. Originally produced as artwork for a London Midland & Scottish Railway (LMS) poster, this timeless piece of railway history is now available to adorn your walls. Bring the elegance and romance of a bygone era into your home or office with this exquisite framed print.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 16x12 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 22x18 inches (58x48cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 26.8cm (15.6" x 10.6")
Estimated Product Size is 57.9cm x 47.8cm (22.8" x 18.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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The Coronation Scot - A Timeless Tribute to Speed and Elegance
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. This print showcases an oil painting by the talented Norman Wilkinson, created as artwork for a London Midland & Scottish Railway (LMS) poster. The masterpiece captures the iconic LMS Coronation Scot streamlined steam locomotive and train gracefully ascending Shap Fell in Cumbria. The year was 1937, a time when railway travel epitomized luxury and efficiency. The Coronation Scot connected London's bustling Euston Station with Glasgow Central Station in Scotland, completing the journey in just 6 1/2 hours. This remarkable feat of engineering revolutionized long-distance travel. During its test runs that same year, the Coronation Scot shattered British railway records by reaching an astonishing maximum speed of 114 mph. It became synonymous with speed, power, and elegance - a true symbol of progress during an era defined by innovation. Measuring at an impressive size of 1150mm x 785mm, this print transports us back to a golden age of rail travel. It serves as a reminder of the incredible achievements made possible through human ingenuity and determination. As we gaze upon this magnificent artwork from National Railway Museum's Pictorial Collection, we are reminded not only of the beauty captured within its frame but also of our shared history - one where dreams were realized on steel tracks that stretched across nations.
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