Poster of Kyrenia
Creator:
MacCartney, R.H.
Ημερομηνία:
1938
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Inscriptions:
Printed in upper centre recto: Cyprus Kyrenia
Description:
This is one of the first in a series of posters created by the British in their attempt to promote the island touristically. The Imperial Institute and the Empire Marketing Board, established in 1893 and 1926 respectively, had a responsibility to spread the idea of imperialism and the concept of the Empire as beneficent. These institutions made extensive use of photographs, postcards, films and posters in order to help to link Britain more closely with her Empire and the dominions, making her less vulnerable to foreign competition, to encourage trade within the Empire and to assist settler migration from the homeland to the white dominions. Thousands of posters were distributed to the public, postcards were made affordable to all, and many British companies incorporated the imperial theme in their advertisements. This poster depicts the harbour of Kyrenia and accentuates the picturesque position of the town nestled in a narrow valley between the foothills of the mountains and the sea.
Dimensions:
94 x 63 cm
Signature(s):
Signed in lower left recto: R.H.McCartney
Subject:
Seascapes, Coasts, Harbours, Transportation, Boats, Buildings, Dwellings, Architecture, Religious Architecture, Islamic Architecture, Mountains
Acquisition Note:
Donated by George Simonis
Identifier:
PNT-00354
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Rights Holder:
© Costas and Rita Severis Foundation
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