York [England]

York [England] , 1931, by Poster Artist, Fred Taylor (Brit., 1875-1963).
Colour lithograph, signed in image lower right, 101.9 x 63.3cm. Repaired tears, slight foxing. Linen-backed.
Text continues "On the London & North Eastern Railway of England and Scotland. Illustrated literature free on application to Government Tourist Bureau. For bookings and enquiries apply: Burns, Philp & Co., Ltd, Agents in Australia, Sydney and branch offices. Published by the London & North Eastern Railway. Printed in England. Vincent Brooks, Day & Son Ltd, Lith. London WC2." Held in UK Science Museum.
Fred Taylor was one of Britain's foremost poster artists from 1908 to the 1940s. He was best known for his posters of architecture. His clients included the Underground (London Transport) and the Empire Marketing Board. He was also a painter, exhibiting regularly at the Royal Academy. Ref: London Transport Museum.