Title - Loch Lomond - British Railways Steamer "Maid Of The Loch" On Loch Lomond - See Scotland by Train and Steamer.
Location - Loch Lomond, Dunbartonshire/Stirlingshire, Scotland.
Artist - Alasdair Macfarlane (1902-1960).
Description - A fabulous view across Loch Lomond. We are not certain of the viewpoint for this poster, but the Maid Of The Loch steamer is seen rounding one of the small islands within the loch. The tree-lined banks are in the foreground and rugged mountains in the background. This particular poster was produced for the North American market, noting the Railway's offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Toronto.
Year Published - c1953
Size - Quad Royal (approx 50 x 40in or 127 x 102cm) plus linen border.
Other Details:
Original Vintage British Railway Travel Poster.
Published by The Railway Executive (Scottish Region) B. 11759
Printed in Great Britain by Jordison & Co Ltd, London and Middlesbrough.
Condition Grade and Condition Report:
Grade: A-, conservation-backed on stiff linen as acquired.
Minor wear and scuffing to poster edges, some minor surface marking in water area near trees to left. More detailed photos are available on request if required.
More About The Artist:
Alasdair Macfarlane was born on Tiree in 1902. He was a self-taught artist and moved to Glasgow in 1922. He worked on ships for P Henderson & Co., joined the Clyde Navigation Trust in 1929, and drew ships for Glasgow's Evening Citizen newspaper. He served with the Ministry of War Transport in London 1940-45 and then re-joined the Clyde Navigation Trust. He painted the images for a number of posters for Macbrayne's and British Railways.