The North Downs by Edward McKnight Kauffer (1915) – London Underground Travel Poster calico and metallic application

and metallic application

strong linear outlines

& Wide Hallways: The rare panoramic format makes this the absolute quintessential centerpiece print to hang above a long mid-century credenza

ensuring the print preserves its vibrant

and historical narrative creates a truly intellectual atmosphere

The North Downs by Edward McKnight Kauffer (1915) – London Underground Travel Poster calico and metallic applicationThis striking poster, featuring the North Downs, was designed by the acclaimed American born graphic artist Edward McKnight Kauffer for the London Underground. Dated 1915, this work showcases Kauffer's pioneering approach to commercial art, where he blended modernist principlessuch as simplification, bold color blocks, and structured compositionwith the practical needs of public transit advertising. Artistic Style & Modernist Influence Simplified