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Waterloo Station, watercolour for an SR poster, 1948
Watercolour made for a poster produced for Southern Railways (SR). This picture appeared on one of two posters commissioned as part of the celebrations that took place in 1948 to mark the centenary of the opening of Waterloo Station. The poster commemorates a centenary of uninterrupted service during war and peace. Artwork by Helen McKie (d 1957), who studied at the Lambeth School of Art and exhibited at the Paris Salon and at leading London galleries. In addition to designing posters for the Southern Railway (SR), she also wrote and illustrated booklets and other publicity material and designed uniforms and upholstery. In 1939 she was asked to decorate two new coaches for the cross-Channel service
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Media ID 10014985
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23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 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 23x19 inches (584x482mm). 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 39.6cm x 26.1cm (15.6" x 10.3")
Estimated Product Size is 58.4cm x 48.2cm (23" x 19")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This watercolour print of Waterloo Station, created by talented artist Helen McKie in 1948, was commissioned as part of the centenary celebrations marking the opening of this iconic railway hub. The poster serves as a commemoration of a century's worth of uninterrupted service during times of both war and peace. Helen McKie, an accomplished artist who studied at the Lambeth School of Art and showcased her work at prestigious venues such as the Paris Salon and leading London galleries, not only designed posters for Southern Railways (SR), but also wrote and illustrated booklets and other promotional materials. Her creative talents extended beyond visual arts to include designing uniforms and upholstery. In fact, she was even entrusted with adorning two new coaches for the cross-Channel service in 1939. The artwork itself beautifully captures the essence of Waterloo Station with its clocks ticking away on bustling platforms filled with steam trains. It evokes a sense of nostalgia while paying homage to the station's enduring legacy. This particular print is now preserved within the National Railway Museum's collection, serving as a testament to McKie's artistic prowess and her contribution to promoting Southern Railways. As we admire this stunning piece, let us reflect upon not just its aesthetic appeal but also its historical significance in commemorating one hundred years of unwavering service that has connected countless individuals across time and space through this remarkable transportation hub.
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