Ben More from Killin Junction

Made:
circa 1930
maker:
Norman Wilkinson
and
London Midland & Scottish Railway Company
Ben More from Killin Junction (painting; oil painting; poster artwork)

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Painting, oil on canvas, Ben More from Killin Junction by Norman Wilkinson, about 1930. Depicts the view looking down on the Glasgow to Oban railway line, with a London, Midland & Scottish Railway train crossing the valley, leaving a trail of smoke from the steam locomotive. In the background are mountains, including Ben More, and in the foreground grazing sheep. At right is a river, probably the Dochart. Signed by the artist at bottom right. Original artwork for London Midland & Scottish Railway poster. Framed.

Details

Category:
Pictorial Collection (Railway)
Object Number:
1976-9320
Materials:
oil paint and canvas
Measurements:
frame: 893 mm x 1265 mm x 32 mm,
image: 750 mm x 1133 mm
type:
painting, oil painting and poster artwork