Title - Houses of Parliament - Station Westminster, or by Bus or Tram.
Location - London, England.
Artist - Herbert Alker Tripp (1883-1954).
Description - A wonderful London Transport pre-war poster depicting the silhouette of the Houses of Parliament with the ubiquitous London taxis and buses, and the statue of Prince George, the first Duke of Cambridge which stands in front of Horse Guards Parade. This is one of a pair of London posters Tripp produced, the other being for Westminster Abbey. We currently have both available to buy.
Year Published - 1936
Size - Double Royal (approx 40 x 25in or 101.5 x 63.5cm) plus linen border.
Other Details:
Original Vintage London Transport Underground Bus and Tram Poster.
Print Code 36-3584-1500 - (printed in 1936, to a run of 1500)
Litho. J Weiner Ltd, London WC1.
Condition Grade and Condition Report:
Grade: A/A-, conservation-backed on linen as acquired.
Repairs to pinholes, otherwise excellent. More detailed photos are available on request if required.
About the Artist:
Herbert Alker Tripp was a senior police officer as well as a successful painter, poster artist, writer and illustrator. He designed posters for London Transport, the GWR and SR during the 1930s. He was Assistant Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police from 1932-1947. In 1942 he joined the Royal Academy's Planning Committee to work on a scheme for London's postwar architectural reconstruction.