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Edward McKnight Kauffer Art

American, 1890-1954

Edward McKnight Kauffer was an American artist and graphic designer. He lived in the UK from the outbreak of the First World War and is best known for the posters he designed for Shell Mex BP and his 140 London Underground posters. In 1940, Kauffer returned to the USA,  where he struggled to obtain work until American Airlines took him on in 1947.

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Artist: Edward McKnight Kauffer
Vintage Poster American Airlines Niagara Falls Edward McKnight Kauffer
Vintage Poster American Airlines Niagara Falls Edward McKnight Kauffer

Vintage Poster American Airlines Niagara Falls Edward McKnight Kauffer

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Vintage Poster American Airlines Niagara Falls Edward McKnight Kauffer Good condition -- see all photos and video. This listing includes the frame (which is new). If you prefer to r...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Edward McKnight Kauffer Art

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serigraph

serigraph

By Edward McKnight Kauffer

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: serigraph. Printed in 1936 and published in Paris by Arts et Métiers Graphiques. Image size: 7 1/2 x 6 inches (188 x 150 mm). Signed in the plate, not hand-signed.

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1930s Surrealist Edward McKnight Kauffer Art

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Screen

Original Washington D.C. American Airlines vintage travel poster  Midcentury
Original Washington D.C. American Airlines vintage travel poster  Midcentury

Original Washington D.C. American Airlines vintage travel poster Midcentury

By Edward McKnight Kauffer

Located in Spokane, WA

Original Washington (D.C.) American Airlines mid-century vintage travel poster. Professional archival linen backed in very fine condition, ready to frame. Featuring one of the ...

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1940s American Modern Edward McKnight Kauffer Art

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London Underground Summertime original vintage poster by Edward McKnight Kauffer
London Underground Summertime original vintage poster by Edward McKnight Kauffer

London Underground Summertime original vintage poster by Edward McKnight Kauffer

By Edward McKnight Kauffer

Located in London, GB

To see our other original vintage travel posters including more London Transport posters, scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from this Seller" - or...

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1920s Edward McKnight Kauffer Art

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Uxbridge original vintage poster by Edward McKnight Kauffer
Uxbridge original vintage poster by Edward McKnight Kauffer

Uxbridge original vintage poster by Edward McKnight Kauffer

By Edward McKnight Kauffer

Located in London, GB

To see our other original vintage posters, scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from this Seller" - or send us a message if you cannot find the poster you want. Edward McKnight Kauffer (1890 - 1954) Uxbridge (1919) Original vintage poster 76 x 51 cm Designed in 1919 and printed by the Dangerfield Printing Co...

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Notting Hill Gate Station from the Road, 20th Century Oil Painting
Notting Hill Gate Station from the Road, 20th Century Oil Painting

Notting Hill Gate Station from the Road, 20th Century Oil Painting

By Edward McKnight Kauffer

Located in London, GB

Oil on canvas board, signed lower left 'McKnight' Image size: 19 ½ x 14 ½ inches (49.5 x 37 cm) Contemporary frame Looking from the bridge we peer down the Notting Hill Gate Train S...

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Early 20th Century Modern Edward McKnight Kauffer Art

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Canvas, Oil

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Circa 1930 original poster by Edward McKnight Kauffer for London Underground
Circa 1930 original poster by Edward McKnight Kauffer for London Underground

Circa 1930 original poster by Edward McKnight Kauffer for London Underground

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Located in PARIS, FR

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Original 1948 American Airlines - California Arizona Texas New Mexico
Original 1948 American Airlines - California Arizona Texas New Mexico

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Original Mexico Pan Am Pan American vintage travel poster. The world's most experienced airline. Festivals Old and New. Artist: Edward McKnight Kauffer. Printer: Gugler Lithographic Company, USA. Linen-backed, ready to frame. In very fine to excellent condition. No restoration, flaws, stains, or fading. Edward McKnight Kauffer was an American artist who became renowned for his work as a graphic designer and poster artist, particularly during the early 20th century. While he was born in the United States in 1890, he spent much of his career working in Europe, particularly in London, where he moved in 1914 and eventually settled. Kauffer's style was highly innovative for its time, blending Cubism, Futurism, and abstraction elements into his designs. He was known for his bold use of color, geometric shapes, and dynamic compositions, which made his work highly distinctive and influential. Kauffer made significant contributions to poster art, particularly through his commissions for various companies and organizations. One notable client was Pan American Airways, for whom he created a series of iconic posters promoting air travel and the destinations served by the airline. The Pan Am to Mexico poster is a striking example of Kauffer's modernist style, characterized by bold colors, geometric shapes, and simplified forms. In this particular piece, Kauffer employed vibrant hues and abstract imagery to capture the allure and excitement of air travel to Mexico. During the 1940s, Pan American Airways, commonly known as Pan Am, was at the forefront of international air travel, significantly shaping the global aviation industry. Here are some key aspects of Pan Am's operations and influence during that period: Linen backed, ready to frame. Original McKnight Kauffer vintage travel poster to Mexico via Pan American Airlines. The World's Most Experienced Airline. Festivals Old and New. Linen-backed and in excellent condition. Printed in the United States. A young man stands in a shop doorway, holding a rooster and selling local souvenirs; a bullfight...

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Original Vintage Travel Poster promoting American Airlines, 1948
Original Vintage Travel Poster promoting American Airlines, 1948

Original Vintage Travel Poster promoting American Airlines, 1948

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Located in Zurich, CH

Original Vintage Airline Poster by the American modernist Edward McKnight Kauffer (1890 – 1954). After WWII and his return from GB, American Airlines became McKnight Kauffer's bigges...

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Original Vintage Poster for Shell: Lubricating Oil 1937 Edward McKnight Kauffer

Original Vintage Poster for Shell: Lubricating Oil 1937 Edward McKnight Kauffer

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Located in London, GB

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Edward McKnight Kauffer design for poster for ‘BP Ethyl for Snappy Engines’ 1934
Edward McKnight Kauffer design for poster for ‘BP Ethyl for Snappy Engines’ 1934

Edward McKnight Kauffer design for poster for ‘BP Ethyl for Snappy Engines’ 1934

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1930s Modern Edward McKnight Kauffer Art

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Find a wide variety of authentic Edward McKnight Kauffer art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Edward McKnight Kauffer in paper, lithograph, paint and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the modern style. Not every interior allows for large Edward McKnight Kauffer art, so small editions measuring 6 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Paul Landacre, Kelly Fearing, and Antonio Frasconi. Edward McKnight Kauffer art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $200 and tops out at $11,149, while the average work can sell for $2,485.

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