Title - Yorkshire Dales by LNER.
Location - Richmond, Yorkshire, England.
Artist - Orlando Greenwood (1892-1989).
Description - A lovely colour-palette has been used for this early view up to Richmond's Norman Castle from the bank of the peaceful River Swale, past the old stone bridge and the buildings of the town.
Year Published - 1920s
Size - Double Royal (approx 40 x 25in or 101.5 x 63.5cm) plus linen border.
Other Details:
Original Vintage LNER British Railway Travel Poster.
Published by the London & North Eastern Railway.
Printed in England by Chorley & Pickersgill Ltd, Lithographers, Leeds (Wording missing from bottom right corner).
Condition Grade and Condition Report:
Grade: B+, we have had this poster conservation-backed on linen.
The bottom right corner is an old well implemented replacement piece which had benn pretty well colour-matched. We decided to retain this when having the poster linen-backed. Some minor creasing and repaired tears. More detailed photos are available on request if required.
More About The Artist:
Orlando Greenwood RBA was born in Nelson, Lancashire. His career flourished in the 1920s, and as well as being a fine artist, he produced poster artwork for London Undergound, railway companies and major retailers of the time.
