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The Tay Bridge, BR poster, 1957
Poster produced for British Railways (BR) to promote rail travel to and within Scotland. The poster shows a locomotive travelling over the Tay Bridge, with the waters of the Firth of Tay streching out on either side. To produce the preliminary drawings for this painting, the diesel locomotive and train were posed for the artist. Winds of up to 40mph blew through the girders of the Tay Bridge as he sketched the scene. Artwork by Terence Cuneo, son of the artists Cyrus and Nell Cuneo. He studied at the Chelsea and Slade Art Schools and in addition to a long career designing railway posters, he also painted portraits (including royal portraits) and ceremonial and military subjects
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Media ID 10006976
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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 19.8cm (9.6" x 7.8")
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 of "The Tay Bridge" takes us back to 1957, when British Railways (BR) sought to promote rail travel in Scotland. The poster beautifully captures a locomotive gracefully traversing the iconic Tay Bridge, with the majestic waters of the Firth of Tay stretching out on both sides. To create this masterpiece, artist Terence Cuneo meticulously sketched preliminary drawings by observing a diesel locomotive and train posed specifically for him. However, his artistic process was not without its challenges. As he stood on the bridge's girders, winds reaching up to 40mph whipped through them, adding an element of excitement and danger to his work. Terence Cuneo hailed from a family deeply rooted in artistry; his parents Cyrus and Nell Cuneo were renowned artists themselves. He honed his skills at prestigious institutions such as Chelsea and Slade Art Schools before embarking on a long career designing railway posters. However, his talents extended far beyond that realm - he also painted portraits (including royal ones) as well as ceremonial and military subjects. This remarkable print is not just a testament to Cuneo's skillful brushstrokes but also serves as a nostalgic reminder of an era when rail travel was celebrated and admired throughout Britain. It invites viewers to appreciate the architectural marvels like the Tay Bridge while evoking feelings of wanderlust for Scotland's scenic landscapes waiting to be explored by train.
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