Title - Westminster Abbey – St James Park Station - Underground.
Location - London, England.
Artist - Louis Whirter (1873-1932).
Description - A lovely coloured etching depicting the main west frontage of Westminster Abbey, viewed from the end of Tothill St, with the Crimea and Indian Mutiny Memorial in front of it. The bus has just come down Broad Sanctuary from Parliament Square, and there is a large group of colourful people outside what is now the door to the gift shop!
Year Published - 1932
Size - Double Royal (approx 40 x 25in or 101.5 x 63.5cm).
Other Details:
Original Vintage London Transport Underground Poster.
Print Code 819-1500 2/32 (printed in 1932, to a run of 1500)
Printed by Vincent Brooks, Day & Son Ltd, Lith. London W.C.2.
Condition Grade and Condition Report:
Grade: A-/B+, un-conserved.
No folds, small edge tears with acid-free tape on rear, a stiff crease at the top. More detailed photos are available on request if required.
About the Artist:
Louis Whirter was born in Edinburgh as Louis Weirter. He studied art in Edinburgh and then the Royal Academy Schools in London. He was an artist, etcher, illustrator and inventor, best known for his paintings of the Great War, landscapes and architectural etchings. His poster work for the Underground Group was produced in 1931 and 1932.