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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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18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the captivating "The Devon Belle, SR Poster, 1947" from Media Storehouse's extensive collection of vintage railway prints. This exquisite piece, drawn from the National Railway Museum's NRM/Pictorial Collection, showcases the elegance and allure of train travel in the past. Originally produced by the Southern Railway (SR) to entice passengers between the West of England and Waterloo Station, London, this poster transports us back in time. The iconic image of "The Devon Belle" steam engine, with its distinctive design and powerful presence, is sure to ignite a spark of nostalgia and wonder. Each print is meticulously reproduced to preserve the original details and colors, ensuring the authenticity and charm of this historic piece are maintained. Add this captivating piece to your collection and adorn your walls with a piece of railway history that will inspire and delight.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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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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