1935 The Landing of Captain Cook at Botany Bay Australia Original POSTER Trompf

1935 "THE LANDING OF CAPTAIN COOK AT BOTANY BAY 1770 - AUSTRALIA". A very fine example of this original antique Travel Poster published by the AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL TRAVEL ASSOCIATION. This original travel poster depicts Captain James Cook and his crew coming ashore in Botany Bay in 1770, with one soldier hoisting a British flag. 

Percival Albert Trompf (1902–1964), was an Australian commercial artist, best known for his travel posters, books, advertising hoardings and pamphlets promoting the nation's tourist industry and Australian and international corporations and companies. His colour lithography was recognised as distinctive during his career and since, Art Deco in style, and innovative in its use of flat colour. Some of his designs depicted historical events, including the construction of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

This poster is in generally excellent condition and is linen backed., The overrall size including the linen backing is approx 67 x 52cm and the size of the poster itself approx 62 x 47cm. 

£600.00

1 in stock

© Copyright 2024 - The Antique Paper Company - All Rights Reserved
heartshopping-cart linkedin facebook pinterest youtube rss twitter instagram facebook-blank rss-blank linkedin-blank pinterest youtube twitter instagram