Title - Royal Tunbridge Wells.
Location - Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England.
Artist - Clodagh Sparrow (nee Hope Knox) (1905-1957).
Description - An unusual depiction of Tunbridge Wells, showing it's location within the hills of the High Weald of Kent. Two people are sitting on a bench enjoying the fresh air of Tunbridge Wells Common. On the left are the Wellington Rocks, and in the right middle distance is Trinity Theatre (former church) with it's distinctive frontage. There is a certain amount of artistic licence used in the perspective of the view!
Year Published - 1947
Size - Double Royal (approx 40 x 25in or 101.5 x 63.5cm) plus linen border.
Other Details:
Original Vintage British Railway Travel Poster.
Southern Railway Advertising Ad. 5564/2000/1947.
Printed in England at The Baynard Press, London.
Condition Grade and Condition Report:
Grade: A-, conservation-backed on linen.
Backed on linen as acquired, near perfect with an original French ink stamp bottom right, approving it's display (A rare example). More detailed photos are available on request if required.
More About The Artist:
Clodagh Hope Knox Sparrow produced many designs for the Big 4 railway companies and London Transport during the 1930s and 40s. During WWII she worked for the Norweigian High Command producing maps for raids on occupied Norway.
