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Poster Print : Old World Market Places: Norwich, LNER poster, 1932
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Old World Market Places: Norwich, LNER poster, 1932
Poster produced for the London & North Eastern Railway (LNER) to promote rail travel to Norwich. The poster shows an 18th century style market scene, where a trader is showing a young woman some bowls. Artwork by Austin Cooper (1890-1964), a Canadian who studied art in Cardiff and Arbroath. He began his career as a commercial artist in Montreal, but returned to London in 1922 and designed posters for LNER, Indian State Railways and London Transport. His first show was held at the London Gallery in 1948. Dimensions: 1016 mm x 635 mm
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Media ID 10015955
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20x30 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our Old World Market Places: Norwich, LNER poster from the National Railway Museum's collection. This stunning vintage print, produced for the London & North Eastern Railway in 1932, transports you to an 18th century marketplace in Norwich. The intricate details and vibrant colors bring the hustle and bustle of this historic market to life. Add a touch of timeless charm to your home or office with this beautiful poster print from Media Storehouse's range of railway memorabilia.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 47.1cm x 76.8cm (18.5" x 30.2")
Estimated Product Size is 51.4cm x 76.8cm (20.2" x 30.2")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print titled "Old World Market Places: Norwich" takes us back in time to the bustling streets of 18th century Norwich. Created by Austin Cooper, a talented Canadian artist, this poster was commissioned by the London & North Eastern Railway (LNER) to promote rail travel to this vibrant market town. The artwork beautifully captures the essence of a traditional market scene, where a trader engages with a young woman over an array of bowls. The attention to detail and use of color transport us into this lively marketplace, evoking feelings of nostalgia and curiosity. Austin Cooper's artistic skill shines through in his ability to bring historical scenes to life. Having studied art in Cardiff and Arbroath, he honed his craft as a commercial artist before returning to London in 1922. His talent led him to create posters not only for LNER but also for Indian State Railways and London Transport. Measuring at an impressive 1016 mm x 635 mm, this print is sure to make a statement wherever it is displayed. It offers viewers a glimpse into the past while reminding us of the importance of rail travel in connecting communities and preserving our cultural heritage. Displayed proudly within the National Railway Museum's Pictorial Collection, this piece serves as both an artistic masterpiece and a testament to the rich history that lies within Norwich's old world marketplaces.
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