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The Colleges of Cambridge, BR poster, 1948-1965
Poster produced for British Railways (BR) to promote rail travel to the historic university city of Cambridge. The poster shows a map-like aerial view of the college buildings with their heraldic shields. Artwork by Fred Taylor (1875-1963), who was commissioned in 1930 to design four ceiling paintings for the Underwriting Room at Lloyds and murals for Reeds Lacquer Room. He exhibited at the Royal Academy and other London galleries and worked for LNER, London Transport and several shipping companies
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17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 17x15 inches (431x381mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 19.4cm (9.6" x 7.6")
Estimated Product Size is 43.1cm x 38.1cm (17" x 15")
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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This print titled "The Colleges of Cambridge, BR poster, 1948-1965" takes us back in time to the golden era of British Railways. Designed by the talented artist Fred Taylor, this poster was created to entice travelers to explore the historic university city of Cambridge. With its map-like aerial view, the poster showcases the magnificent college buildings that make up Cambridge University. Each building is adorned with its own heraldic shield, symbolizing their rich history and prestigious status. The attention to detail in capturing these architectural gems is truly remarkable. Fred Taylor's artistic prowess shines through in this piece as he masterfully combines elements of cartography and heraldry into a visually stunning composition. His previous works for esteemed institutions such as Lloyds and London Transport only add to his reputation as a highly sought-after artist during his time. As we gaze upon this print, we are transported back to an era when rail travel was not just a means of transportation but also an experience filled with elegance and charm. It serves as a reminder of the timeless beauty found within our universities and encourages us to embark on our own journey of discovery. This print from National Railway Museum's Pictorial Collection allows us to appreciate both the artistry behind it and the allure of exploring one of Britain's most iconic cities - Cambridge.
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