Southend-on-Sea, LNER poster, 1923-1947

National Railway Museum Photo Prints and Wall Art

Southend-on-Sea, LNER poster, 1923-1947

Poster produced for London & North Eastern Railway (LNER) to promote rail travel to Southend-on-Sea, Essex. The poster shows a woman in a red dress indicating the panoramic beach scene and sea below. The beach is thronged with people, and the pier and boats are visible in the background. Artwork by Charles Pears, a marine painter in oil who was an Official Naval Artist during the World Wars. He worked as a poster artist for rail companies and other clients and was also a book illustrator. Dimensions: 1016 mm x 1270 mm. National Railway Museum is the home of iconic locomotives. Our historic prints reflect the age and quality of the original artwork we hold to preserve their artistic character, including authentic colour reproduction, marks and creases. © Please read our licence terms. All digital images must be destroyed unless otherwise agreed in writing

Media ID 10014721