{"product_id":"original-1950-cornwall-travel-by-train-poster-by-jack-merriott-british-railways","title":"Original 1950 Cornwall Travel by Train Poster by Jack Merriott, British Railways","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Cornwall – Travel by Train poster by Jack Merriott, an authentic British Railways Western Region travel poster published circa 1950 and printed by Jordison \u0026amp; Co. Ltd., London and Middlesbrough. This is the double royal format, measuring 100.5 × 63.5 cm \/ 39.3 × 25 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a beautiful example of post-war British railway advertising at its most atmospheric. Rather than selling Cornwall through bustle or holiday crowds, Merriott gives the viewer something quieter and more lasting: a dramatic cliffside cove, luminous water, a handful of boats pulled close to shore, whitewashed cottages tucked beside the beach, and two small figures taking in the view. The image has a calm, expansive quality that feels both inviting and deeply evocative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat gives the poster its strength is the combination of painterly freedom and graphic clarity. The handling of light across the sea and cliffs has the freshness of a watercolour, yet the composition remains wonderfully direct and readable from across a room. It is exactly the sort of image that explains why British railway posters remain so collectable: they were created to sell travel, but the best of them became enduring decorative works in their own right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis poster also belongs to one of the most appealing phases of British Railways design, when the Western Region was promoting coastal holidays and regional scenery to a post-war public eager to travel again. Merriott became one of the most recognisable artists working in that field, and this Cornwall image captures that appeal perfectly: rugged coast, clear sea, and the quiet promise of escape by rail. Current auction and dealer records identify this exact poster as P.R. 122, double royal, and by Jack Merriott.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an authentic original vintage poster, not a reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtist: Jack Merriott Title: Cornwall – Travel by Train Date: circa 1950 Publisher: British Railways (Western Region) Reference: P.R. 122 Printer: Jordison \u0026amp; Co. Ltd., London and Middlesbrough Country: Great Britain Medium: Original offset lithograph in colours on paper Size: 100.5 × 63.5 cm \/ 39.3 × 25 inches Condition: Excellent overall condition, recently professionally linen backed and restored Framing: Unframed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA highly displayable original for collectors of British railway posters, Cornwall travel material, coastal landscapes, and mid-century decorative works on paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description. Packed with great care and shipped fully insured.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bellmont Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44284101099562,"sku":"240708-21","price":2205.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/8960\/1066\/files\/il_fullxfull.7871764530_lvl2.jpg?v=1777033414","url":"https:\/\/bellmontgallery.com\/products\/original-1950-cornwall-travel-by-train-poster-by-jack-merriott-british-railways","provider":"Bellmont Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}