NASH, Paul

Empire Marketing Board Poster by Paul Nash

Description

Paul Nash lithographic poster printed in colour on thin wove, signed in plate. It was issued by the Empire Marketing Board and printed for H.M.Stationery Office by Waterlow & Sons Ltd, London. Victoria and Albert Museum suggest this was issued in 1930. The poster has suffered. It has recently been restored by a professional conservator. She has been cleaned and mended the marginal tears. On the surface there are light crease marks. Not in pristine condition, but it is a rare lithographic poster which oozes Paul Nash’s style.

Sheet size 505 x 765mm (21 1/2 x 30 1/8in)

Item details

This particular poster  participated in the touring exhibition organised by the Towner Gallery  for the touring exhibition  ‘Eric Ravilious & Co. The Pattern of Friendship. English artists designers 1922-1942.’  The show was  successful and visitor numbers reached over 700 on its last day at the Towner Gallery. It was decided to extend the show to Sheffield & Warwickshire.