The Open Gate
<p>Here, an open gate, emblazoned with the red circle and blue bar of the Underground logo, beckons all to the delights of the countryside—green grass, blue skies, open spaces, and even games.<br>Frederick Charles Herrick’s poster is a superb example of how Underground posters invited Londoners to escape the dark coal smoke of the city to the countryside, where they could enjoy the benefits of fresh air and natural beauty.</p>
Catalogue
- Year
- 1925
- Dimensions
- Sheet: 101.5 × 62 cm (40 × 24 7/16 in.)
- Collection
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Artist
- Frederic Charles Herrick
Artist
Printmaking
Frederic Charles Herrick (English, 1887-1970)
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Record
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- Frederic Charles Herrick
- Year
- 1925
- Dimensions
- Sheet: 101.5 × 62 cm (40 × 24 7/16 in.)
- Watts ID
- WW-1925-118738
Source
- Collection
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Source
- aic
- Reference
- View at source
- Status
- verified