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The Skegness Cure, original artwork for GNR poster, 1911
Watercolour painting, the original artwork for a Great Northern Railway (GNR) poster entitled The Skegness Cure, produced by GNR to promote rail travel to Skegness, Lincolnshire. The man in the picture with a bandaged foot has become so invigorated by the bracing air of Skegness that he has sprung out of his wheeled chair and is pulling it along, with his attendant now seated in it, as he skips along the beach. Artwork by John Hassall (1868-1948), the first great railway poster artist. After twice failing to gain a commission at Sandhurst, he emigrated to Manitoba, Canada, but later returned to England, where he started his own art school called the New Art School and School of Poster Design
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Media ID 10015864
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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 17.6cm x 24.4cm (6.9" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 43.1cm (15" x 17")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
The Skegness Cure - A Whimsical Escape to Seaside Bliss
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This print showcases the original artwork for a Great Northern Railway (GNR) poster entitled "The Skegness Cure" created by the renowned artist John Hassall in 1911. The watercolour painting depicts a heartwarming scene that captures the essence of rail travel to the charming coastal town of Skegness, Lincolnshire. In this delightful image, we witness a man with a bandaged foot who has experienced an astonishing transformation thanks to the invigorating air of Skegness. Bursting with newfound energy and vitality, he joyfully propels himself forward by pulling his wheeled chair along the sandy beach. To our amusement, his attendant now finds himself comfortably seated in this once indispensable contraption. John Hassall's artistic brilliance shines through as he masterfully portrays not only the physical rejuvenation but also the sheer exuberance that can be found amidst nature's embrace. As one of Britain's first great railway poster artists, Hassall expertly conveys both beauty and whimsy in this enchanting composition. It is worth noting that after facing setbacks early on in his career, including failed attempts at gaining admission into Sandhurst military academy and emigration to Canada, Hassall returned to England where he established his own art school called the New Art School and School of Poster Design. This remarkable piece serves as a testament to both Hassall's talent and GNR's commitment to promoting leisurely
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