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Edward McKnight Kauffer Paintings

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
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 Paintings

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