Designer: | Anthony Hansen |
Country: | USA |
Decade: | 1930 |
Dimensions: | 103 x 68 cm | 40.55 x 26.77 inches |
Condition: | Good | | B |
Linen backed | |
Publisher: | New York Central Lines |
Printed by: | Latham Litho & Ptg. Co., Long Island City. |
Category: |
Railroad Travel |
Presenting a captivating and scarce original vintage poster, commissioned by New York Central Lines to showcase the awe-inspiring Palisades of The Hudson.
The poster offers a glimpse of a breathtaking cliff, perched above the deep azure waters of the Hudson. Two sailboats and a tugboat gracefully navigate the river. In the foreground, a lady in a vibrant red ensemble sits by the water's edge, engrossed in the striking panorama. To the right, a quaint cabin with a red roof harmonizes with the landscape, all contributing to a mesmerizing view.
The Palisades are renowned as one of the most remarkable geological formations near New York City, shaping a majestic canyon along the Hudson River, just north of the iconic George Washington Bridge.
The New York Central Railroad, a pivotal transportation network, predominantly served the regions encompassing the Great Lakes and the Mid-Atlantic within the United States.
Although a lengthy tear has been carefully mended at the lower left corner, it remains inconspicuous. The poster has been professionally mounted on linen, ensuring its enduring preservation.