Items Similar to Circa 1940 travel poster - Cunard M.V. Britannic
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 8
Samuel M. BrownCirca 1940 travel poster - Cunard M.V. BritannicCirca 1940
Circa 1940
$1,671.32
£1,231.76
€1,400
CA$2,287.68
A$2,562.32
CHF 1,333.26
MX$31,119.17
NOK 16,902.34
SEK 15,948.62
DKK 10,654.91
Shipping
Retrieving quote...The 1stDibs Promise:
Authenticity Guarantee,
Money-Back Guarantee,
24-Hour Cancellation
About the Item
This striking circa 1940 travel poster by British illustrator Samuel M. Brown showcases the M.V. Britannic, one of the Cunard Line’s most advanced motor vessels of its time. Designed in the modernist tradition, the poster is an ode to power, precision, and pride during a turbulent era.
Bathed in bold hues and clean geometry, Brown's rendering of the Britannic projects strength and optimism. The ship surges forward through stylized waters, its silhouette sleek and purposeful—a visual metaphor for the unshakable resolve of British maritime engineering on the eve of or during World War II.
The Britannic, launched in 1929 and later repurposed during the war as a troopship, was a symbol of luxury transformed into service. This poster captures both its elegant civilian legacy and its wartime adaptability, reflecting how the line between commerce and conflict was blurred during this era.
Samuel M. Brown, known for his architectural clarity and crisp draughtsmanship, created works that conveyed both movement and monumentality. In this poster, the Britannic becomes not just a vessel, but an emblem of Cunard’s enduring stature—a company that carried people and nations through war and peace alike.
This original travel poster is a compelling relic from the golden age of ocean liners, illustrating how art was used to maintain confidence, patriotism, and continuity during uncertain times.
Shipping Company - Tourism - Boat - United Kingdom
Printed in England
- Creator:Samuel M. Brown
- Creation Year:Circa 1940
- Dimensions:Height: 17.72 in (45 cm)Width: 27.96 in (71 cm)
- Medium:
- Period:
- Condition:Good condition, a small tear restored, on linen.
- Gallery Location:PARIS, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1792216374212
About the Seller
5.0
Platinum Seller
Premium sellers with a 4.7+ rating and 24-hour response times
Established in 2021
1stDibs seller since 2022
164 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: <1 hour
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: PARIS, France
- Return Policy
Authenticity Guarantee
In the unlikely event there’s an issue with an item’s authenticity, contact us within 1 year for a full refund. DetailsMoney-Back Guarantee
If your item is not as described, is damaged in transit, or does not arrive, contact us within 7 days for a full refund. Details24-Hour Cancellation
You have a 24-hour grace period in which to reconsider your purchase, with no questions asked.Vetted Professional Sellers
Our world-class sellers must adhere to strict standards for service and quality, maintaining the integrity of our listings.Price-Match Guarantee
If you find that a seller listed the same item for a lower price elsewhere, we’ll match it.Trusted Global Delivery
Our best-in-class carrier network provides specialized shipping options worldwide, including custom delivery.More From This Seller
View All1932 Original poster by Odin Rosenvinge for the Franconia - Cunard Line
By Odin Rosenvinge
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful poster by Odin Rosenvinge a British artist born in 1880 for the Cunard Line.
Announcing a specific departure date, January 23, this atmospheric r...
Category
1930s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Paper, Linen, Lithograph
Original travel poster by Albert Sébille - Cie Gle Transatlantique " France"
By Albert Sebille
Located in PARIS, FR
In the realm of vintage travel posters, the Circa 1930 original poster of Albert Sébille for the Cie Gle Transatlantique "France" stands as a remarkable testam...
Category
1930s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Linen, Lithograph, Paper
1937 original poster Compagnie Générale Transatlantique and PLM railways
Located in PARIS, FR
The Compagnie Générale Transatlantique was considered the most famous French shipping company. From 1862 to 1975, 483 ships flew the red globe flag on all the seas of the world.
This beautiful poster promotes travel to Algeria and Tunisia with the Cie Gle Transatlantique...
Category
1930s Art Deco Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph, Paper
Circa 1950 poster for the Compagnie Générale Transatlantique by Paul Colin
By Paul Colin
Located in PARIS, FR
The Compagnie Générale Transatlantique commissioned Paul Colin in 1937 to create this poster representing the famous liner "Normandi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Prints and Multiples
Materials
Paper, Lithograph
1949 original travel poster by Jean Carlu for Pan American World Airways
By Jean Carlu
Located in PARIS, FR
The 1949 original travel poster by Jean Carlu for Pan American World Airways offers a captivating invitation to explore the stunning beauty and sophistication of the French Riviera. Jean Carlu, a renowned French graphic designer and poster artist, was celebrated for his distinctive style characterized by bold geometric forms and dynamic compositions.
In this poster, Carlu skillfully captures the allure of the French Riviera as a premier destination for leisure and luxury travel. The poster features a stylized depiction of a glamorous couple disembarking from a Pan American airplane against the backdrop of the Mediterranean coastline. The azure waters, palm trees, and iconic architecture evoke the sun-kissed ambiance and cosmopolitan charm for which the Riviera is renowned.
Carlu's use of vibrant colors, sleek lines, and streamlined shapes imbues the poster with a sense of modernity and sophistication, reflecting the glamour and excitement of jet-set travel in the mid-20th century. The bold typography and Pan Am logo...
Category
1940s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Linen, Lithograph, Paper
1950 original travel poster for the United States Lines Europe to America
Located in PARIS, FR
Y. Delfo's 1950 original poster for the United States Lines offers a captivating voyage through time and across the Atlantic. This masterful work of art combines artistic elegance wi...
Category
1950s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph, Paper, Linen
You May Also Like
Original Antique Travel Poster Cunard Europe America Aquitania Rosenvinge Cruise
Located in London, GB
Original antique Cunard poster for their Europe America transatlantic cruise travel route featuring stunning artwork by Odin Rosenvinge (1880-1957) of the four-funneled ocean liner R...
Category
Vintage 1910s British Posters
Materials
Paper
Original "R. M. S. Caronia, Cunard Line vintage cruise line poster
Located in Spokane, WA
Original, linen-backed travel by Cunard Line cruise ship R.S.S. "Caronia" horizontal poster. This original poster is ready to frame.
RMS Caronia ...
Category
1940s American Realist Landscape Prints
Materials
Lithograph
$620 Sale Price
20% Off
Original Normandie 1935 cruise line vintage poster
By Albert Sebille
Located in Spokane, WA
Original French Line Normandie horizontal cruise line shipping lithograph. Artist Albert Sebillle with signature in the plate, lower right corner. Arch...
Category
1940s American Realist Landscape Prints
Materials
Offset
$620 Sale Price
20% Off
1946 Cunard - Queen Elizabeth - Queen Mary Original Vintage Poster
Located in Winchester, GB
Stunning poster created in 1946 to promote Cunard and their cruises "Queen Elizabeth" and "Queen Mary" which operated from Cherbourg in France to New York...
Category
Vintage 1940s Unknown Posters
Materials
Linen, Paper
Original Vintage Cruise Travel Poster Cunard The Connecting Link Europe America
Located in London, GB
Original vintage cruise travel poster advertising Cunard The Connecting Link Europe America featuring a great design depicting a Cunard Line ocean liner...
Category
Vintage 1930s British Posters
Materials
Paper
Original Vintage Travel Advertising Poster Cunard Line Europe America Cruise
By Samuel John Milton Brown
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel advertising poster for Cunard Line Europe-America featuring a stunning illustration by Samuel John Milton Brown (1873-1965) of a four funnel Cunard Line cruis...
Category
Vintage 1920s British Posters
Materials
Paper
More Ways To Browse
Vintage Architecture Posters
Vintage Engineering Posters
Ocean Liner Art
Ocean Liner Poster
Vintage Ocean Liner Posters
Cunard Line
Cunard Poster
Cunard Line Posters
Vintage Cunard Posters
Tiffany Indian
Vintage Middle East Poster
Aircraft Identification
Beer Poster
Beer Posters
Picasso Red Clay
Poster Normandy
Red Robin Vintage
Vintage Us Army Posters