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The Devon Belle, SR poster, 1947

The Devon Belle, SR poster, 1947


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The Devon Belle, SR poster, 1947

Poster produced for Southern Railway (SR) to promote rail services between the West of England and Waterloo Station, London. The poster shows The Devon Belle, an all-Pullman locomotive with an observation carriage travelling at speed through a light-coloured, nearly monotonal landscape. The service ran on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays and called at Sidmouth Junction, Exeter Central, Ilfracombe and Plymouth Friary. Artwork by Marc Fernand Severin, who was born in Brussels and lived in England from 1932 to 1940 and from 1945 to 1949, working first as Art Director at an advertising agency and then as a free-lance artist, advertising designer and book illustrator. Dimensions: 1016 mm x 1270 mm

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This vintage poster, titled "The Devon Belle" takes us back to the golden era of rail travel in 1947. Created by the talented artist Marc Fernand Severin, this masterpiece was commissioned by Southern Railway (SR) to promote their rail services between the West of England and Waterloo Station in London. The poster showcases The Devon Belle, an all-Pullman locomotive with a luxurious observation carriage, gracefully speeding through a serene landscape. The monochromatic color scheme adds a touch of elegance and timelessness to the artwork. Operating on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays, The Devon Belle made stops at Sidmouth Junction, Exeter Central, Ilfracombe, and Plymouth Friary. Passengers were treated to unparalleled comfort and style during their journey aboard this prestigious train. Marc Fernand Severin's artistic talent shines through in every detail of this print. Born in Brussels but residing in England for several years during his career as an art director at an advertising agency and later as a freelance artist and book illustrator. Measuring 1016 mm x 1270 mm, this remarkable piece captures the essence of luxury travel from yesteryears. Preserved by the National Railway Museum's Pictorial Collection under license from NRM/Pictorial Collection ensures that future generations can appreciate the beauty and craftsmanship behind this iconic railway poster.

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