Train Ferry Boat

Made:
1936
maker:
Walter Thomas
Train Ferry Boat

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Painting, gessowork, Train ferry boat, by Walter Thomas, 1936. Depicts the Southern Railway train ferry Twickenham on a night service from Dover to Dunkirk. The twin funnel ferry is seen from the rear on the starboard side, steaming towards the coast, illuminated by lights in a town. Above is a starry sky. Original artwork for Southern Railway poster, The new train ferry boats, promoting train ferry services from London to Paris. Signed by the artist at bottom left. Framed and glazed.

Details

Category:
Pictorial Collection (Railway)
Object Number:
1977-5795
Materials:
gesso
Measurements:
frame: 1060 mm x 1318 mm x 54 mm,
image: 953 mm x 1210 mm
type:
painting and poster artwork