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Vintage Railroad Travel Poster
This image is a reproduction of a vintage Dutch railway travel poster from around 1935. The poster was designed by the Dutch artist Kees van der Laan (1903–1983) and promotes winter rail travel by the Nederlandsche Spoorwegen (Dutch Railways).
Poster Details
Title (Dutch): "Ook 's winters per spoor. Veilig, Vlug, Voordeelig, Verwarmd".
English Translation: "Also in winter by rail. Safe, Quick, Economical, Heated".
Tagline: The phrase "Safe, Quick, Economical" was a well-known tagline for Dutch Railways in the 1930s, to which the word "Heated" was added for this winter campaign.
Art Style: The poster features an Art Deco style, using dynamic lines and contrasting colors to convey a sense of speed and warmth amidst a cold, windy landscape.
Purpose: It was designed to encourage people to travel by train during the winter months, highlighting the comfort and safety of rail transport.
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This image is a reproduction of a vintage Dutch railway travel poster from around 1935. The poster was designed by the Dutch artist Kees van der Laan (1903–1983) and promotes winter rail travel by the Nederlandsche Spoorwegen (Dutch Railways).
Poster Details
Title (Dutch): "Ook 's winters per spoor. Veilig, Vlug, Voordeelig, Verwarmd".
English Translation: "Also in winter by rail. Safe, Quick, Economical, Heated".
Tagline: The phrase "Safe, Quick, Economical" was a well-known tagline for Dutch Railways in the 1930s, to which the word "Heated" was added for this winter campaign.
Art Style: The poster features an Art Deco style, using dynamic lines and contrasting colors to convey a sense of speed and warmth amidst a cold, windy landscape.
Purpose: It was designed to encourage people to travel by train during the winter months, highlighting the comfort and safety of rail transport.
