Herbert Lambert (1882-1936)
Bath, Roman Baths & Abbey
76 x 51 cm
Lithograph
Published by the Travel Association of Great Britain and N.Ireland this beautiful photographic image encouraged travel to the The Roman Baths and Abbey in the historic Roman spa town of Bath in Somerset. This poster was part of a broader series released in 1947/48 by the British Travel Association to coincide with the 1948 Olympic Games in London in an effort to bring international tourism back to the United Kingdom after the Second World War.
Cleverly captured by the renowned photographer Herbert Lambert, (1881-1956) this image clearly displays his mastery of lighting and his striking ability to create a harmonious atmosphere within a composition. The Roman Baths are no longer used for bathing but the archaeological site has become a major tourist attraction.
Herbert Lambert was a British photographer, known in particular for his photo portraits of professional musicians and composers including Gustav Holst. Based in Bath, Lambert also made the most of his lovely Georgian surroundings and captured many a cityscape over the years.
Generally excellent, the odd minor handling mark.
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