Description
Original 1953 Anthony F. Kersting “Durham, England” — British Railways Travel Poster, Linen‑Backed, Excellent
Original 1953 Anthony F. Kersting “Durham, England” — British Railways travel poster, conservation linen‑backed and ready to frame. This is an Original vintage poster; it is not a reproduction.
Rendered in a restrained mid‑century photographic–pictorial style, the composition frames Durham Cathedral rising above a serene riverbank. In the foreground two women sit on the quay—one teaching another to fish—while boats drift on calm water beneath soft, white clouds. Muted greens, warm ochres, and gentle highlights create a nostalgic, contemplative mood that suits both traditional and mid‑century modern interiors.
Keywords / Tags
Anthony F. Kersting, AF Kersting, Durham poster, Durham, England, British Railways poster, 1953 poster, vintage travel poster, original vintage poster, linen-backed, conservation-mounted, cathedral poster, British travel ephemera, mid‑century poster, IVPDA, Certificate of Authenticity
Visible elements called out: Durham Cathedral’s twin towers and nave silhouetted against the sky; riverside walkway and small boats; two female figures fishing in the foreground; soft cloudscape and reflected light on the water.
Condition & mounting: Conservation linen‑backed on acid‑free materials; excellent condition (minor age‑appropriate handling consistent with careful conservation). Ready to frame; see photos for close details.
Provenance & authenticity: Offered as an Original 1953 British Railways lithograph by Anthony F. Kersting. Certificate of Authenticity included. Seller is IVPDA‑certified. We guarantee authenticity.
About: British Railways commissioned posters in the 1950s to promote domestic tourism and rail travel; Anthony F. Kersting (AF Kersting) was a noted photographer and documentarian whose imagery captured British landscapes and architecture for mid‑century promotional campaigns.
- Artist: Anthony F. Kersting — Original vintage travel poster, not a reproduction.
- Company/Era: British Railways, 1950s / 1953 travel advertising.
- Size & Condition: (size as provided) — Excellent condition; conservation linen‑backed, ready to frame.
- Certificate: Ships with Certificate of Authenticity; sold by an IVPDA‑certified dealer.
- Collectors: Ideal for vintage poster collectors, mid‑century modern décor, railway and travel ephemera collectors.
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