SBB SWISS FEDERAL RAILWAYS ORIGINAL POSTER 1942

This is an authentic original printed on the date stated below. We only sell original-period items! Each product comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Year 1942
Size 128.0 x 90.0 cm (50.0 x 35.4 in)
Condition A
 
Theme Railway,
Collection
Colours Black, Brown, Red, White,

Railway posters are always fascinating. Some of the most famous vintage posters today were created for railways companies. "Quickly loaded, quickly discharged, fully loaded" - This is outstandingly impactful Art Deco poster was created for the Swiss Federal Railways company SBB, by the famous Swiss artist Hans Erni. Born in 1909 he is currently 105 and still reportedly working from sunrise to sunset! This poster has always received a bread deal of attention and has been shown in numerous publications since its creation in 1942.

Particulars: This lithographic poster has been professionally conserved and backed on acid-free linen paper (see poster and print conservation and restoration)