Peterborough

Made:
1937
maker:
Fred Taylor and London & North Eastern Railway
Peterborough

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Painting, pencil and watercolour on paper, Peterborough by Fred Taylor, 1937. Depicts a procession of dignitaries in the nave of Peterborough cathedral. At the front are army officers in full dress, followed by clergyment and representatives of the legal profession. In the background, at right, is the altar, set against the stained glass windows of the cathedral. Original artwork for London & North Eastern Railway poster. Signed by the artist at bottom right. Framed and glazed.

Details

Category:
Pictorial Collection (Railway)
Object Number:
1988-8133
Materials:
watercolour, pencil and paper
Measurements:
overall; frame: 880 mm x 1305 mm x 21 mm,
overall; image: 782 mm x 1210 mm
type:
painting, watercolour, drawing and poster artwork

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