Title - Rhuddlan Castle.
Location - Rhuddlan, Denbighshire, Wales.
Artist - Norman Wilkinson CBE (1878-1971).
Description - A wonderful semi-stylised scene, using block-colours for the land, but a bit more details for the sky and reflections in the river. Wilkinson has depicted cows grazing on the banks of the peaceful River Clwyd. The view is looking north-east, with the sun lighting up the stone of the ruins of the 13th century concentric castle. A little history is given at the base of the poster.
Year Published - 1920s
Size - Quad Royal (approx 50 x 40in or 127 x 101.5cm) plus linen border.
Other Details:
Original Vintage LMS British Railway Travel Poster.
Printed in Great Britain by David Allen & Sons Ltd, London, Etc
Condition Grade and Condition Report:
Grade: B+/A-, we have had this poster conservation-backed on linen. For more details of the process please see the "Conservation" page of this website.
Excellent condition except for insect damage to top edge, where there are areas of paper replacement. More detailed photos available on request.
More About The Artist:
Norman Wilkinson was born in Cambridge. His greatest love was painting, and he was largely self-taught, in both oil and watercolour. During WWI he created 'Dazzle Painting' as a form of camouflage for ships. He was one of the best marine painters, and his work is in many public collections, including a series of WWII sea battles at the National Maritime Museum. He initiated the 1920s LMS poster work, and created a large number himself over the years. He received his CBE in 1948.