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Hampton Court by Tram

A work made of color lithograph on cream wove paper.

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  • A work made of color lithograph on cream wove paper.

Date:

March 28, 1929

Artist:

Fred Taylor (English, 1875-1963)
printed by Vincent Brooks, Day and Son Limited Lithographers
published by Underground Electric Railways Company of London Limited

About this artwork

A prolific designer of posters for the Underground for more than 35 years, Fred Taylor was well known for his architectural renderings. In this poster on Hampton Court, he made sure to include details of the palace architecture in the background. The poster depicts Thomas Cardinal Wolsey, who built the palace before giving it to King Henry VIII. Taylor wonderfully contrasted the red of Wolsey’s robes with the magenta chair on which he sits and his palace of pink bricks.

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Prints and Drawings

Artist

Fred Taylor

Title

Hampton Court by Tram

Place

England (Artist's nationality:)

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Published 1929

Medium

Color lithograph on cream wove paper

Dimensions

75.9 × 59 cm (29 15/16 × 23 1/4 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Underground Electric Railways Company of London Limited

Reference Number

1929.659

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