Paignton

Made:
circa 1958
maker:
Douglas Mays and British Railways, Western Region
Paignton

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Painting, oil on canvas, Paignton, by Douglas Lionel Mays, about 1958. Depicts a young blonde woman in a blue swimsuit lying on a red rock, looking out to sea. Beneath her is the beach with lapping waves, and red cliffs with grass and trees at the top. Beyond are the breakwater, harbour, town and Devon hills. Signed by the artist at bottom right. Unframed. Original artwork for British Railways (Western Region) poster Paignton, South Devon, the family resort of picturesque Torbay, one of the Travel by Train series.

Details

Category:
Pictorial Collection (Railway)
Object Number:
1977-5776
Materials:
canvas and oil paint
Measurements:
overall: 1020 mm x 636 mm x 15 mm,
type:
painting, oil painting and poster artwork