Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Peter Roberson, active 1958

Commissioned by London Transport, 1937–2004, British

Printed by The Baynard Press, British
Title:
London's Museums and Galleries
Date:
1955-1956
Materials & Techniques:
Lithograph
Dimensions:
Sheet: 40 1/16 x 25 inches (101.8 x 63.5 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
In artist's hand, in black, in bottom left: "Peter Roberson 1955". In black type, left of center of image: "When did you last see a Velasquez or | Magna Carta? To help you to discover or reawaken | your own particular interest London Transport | issues a free leaflet that briefly describes London's | museums and art galleries. It shows when they are | open, what it costs to go in (most of them are free) | and how to get there. Write to the | Publicity Officer, 55 Broadway, S.W. I." In tiny black type, along bottom edge of image, left: "156-264-2250:' right: "THE BAYNARD PRESS".
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Henry S. Hacker, Yale BA 1965
Copyright Status:
© TfL
Accession Number:
B1993.3.13
Classification:
Posters
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
vases | museum | galleries (display spaces)
Currently On View:
Not on view
Exhibition History:
Art for All - British Posters for Transport (Musée de l'Imprimerie, 2010-10-13 - 2011-02-15)

Art for All - British Posters for Transport (The Wolfsonian Museum, 2011-04-15 - 2011-08-14)

Art for All - British Posters for Transport (Yale Center for British Art, 2010-05-27 - 2010-08-15)
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:4045