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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
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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Lithograph

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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1910s Edward McKnight Kauffer Art

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Lithograph

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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Lithograph

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

NEW / SHELL LUBRICATING OILS.

NEW / SHELL LUBRICATING OILS.

By Edward McKnight Kauffer

Located in New York, NY

Original Vintage Poster. New Shell Lubricating Oils Motor Oils 1937 Color lithograph 1937, On Linen.33 1/2" x48." Image size: 29.25 x 44.50. Fine Condition. Edward McKnight Kauffer...

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1930s Art Deco Edward McKnight Kauffer Art

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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

By Edward McKnight Kauffer

Located in Boca Raton, FL

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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Paper, Ink

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Original Pan American Mexico vintage travel poster

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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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