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Poster artwork; No need to ask a p'liceman, by John Hassall, 1908

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Reference number
1995/4093
Description
Painting of a couple approaching a policman, who gestures to the poster sized London Electric Railway map on the wall behind him. This was the first pictorial poster commissioned by Pick for the Underground. The bold graphic design contrasted sharply with the wordy layout of earlier transport posters. Hassall, an established and popular commercial artist, was an excellent choice to launch the new approach.
Artist
Dates
1908
Collection
Object type
  • Poster artwork
Location
Topics
Completeness
100%

  • Physical description

    Dimensions
    AttributeValue
    Height
    693mm
    Width
    505mm
    Colour
    AttributeValue
    Colour
    • Red
    • Black
    Item content
    AttributeValue
    Object title
    No need to ask a p'liceman
    Design
    AttributeValue
    Medium
    Gouache

  • People involved

    RolePerson(s) involved
    Artist
    John Hassall, 1908