LT Underground Brings All Good Things Nearer Greek Mythology Hermes Persephone
Original vintage London Underground advertising poster - The Underground Brings All Good Things Nearer / The Return of Persephone - featuring a stunning Art Deco design by the notable British artist and designer Dora Margaret Batty (1891-1966) depicting a Greek myth showing the Messenger God Hermes with his winged cap and caduceus staff rescuing the Goddess of Spring and Queen of the Underground Persephone in a flowing white dress, holding a flower and carrying a cornucopia horn spreading green leaves to start the spring season, the bold stylised lettering on banners around the image and below. Dora Batty was one of the most prolific female designers commissioned by the Underground Electric Railways Company, creating over 50 posters during the interwar era. Good condition, restored folds, restored tears, restored staining, minor staining, backed on linen.
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