Date: 1970s
Size: 25 x 40 inches
Artist: John Finnie
About the Poster: London Transport published this poster in 1965. It was designed by the artist John Finnie to promote travel on London's waterways. As well as producing a series of posters for the Underground, Finnie provided the illustrations for Green Line coach maps until photographs took their place in the 1970s.
About the Artist: John Finnie was an illustrator and designer who trained at Leicester College of Art. Finnie was elected a Member of the Society of Industrial Artists & Designers in 1958. During 1960-63 he worked full-time in freelance practice, work included being flown to Hong Kong in 1962 to produce a series of drawings showing Government development projects for the SPHERE magazine. Finnie also spent a year at Wolverhampton College of Art lecturing in the department of Graphic Design.
The poster is in good condition, with slight creasing at the bottom. Please see photos for details.
