Artwork

Tom Eckersley: 5 Decades 1935-1975

Tom Eckersley: 5 Decades 1935-1975, by Tom Eckersley, 1975
Tom Eckersley: 5 Decades 1935-1975, by Tom Eckersley, 1975

Tom Eckersley: 5 Decades 1935-1975 is a poster by Tom Eckersley. It dates from 1975 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this poster, you might want to look up Eckersley, Tom.

This poster features a large, light purple number 5, with the top of the number cut off. Inside the 5, there are three vertical stripes in red and black. To the right of the 5, a black-and-white photo of a man in a dark jacket is visible. The background of the poster is white.

At the top of the poster, the text reads "TOM ECKERSLEY" and "Exhibition of posters and other graphic work October 22 to October 31 10am to 8pm London College of Printing Elephant and Castle". Below this, it says "DECADES 1935-75 RETROSPECTIVE".

The poster appears to be an advertisement for an exhibition of Tom Eckersley's work. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this poster, you might want to look up Eckersley, Tom.

Overview

This poster advertises a retrospective exhibition of Tom Eckersley's work at the London College of Printing.

Subject & Meaning

The poster features a large numeral 5, containing red and black stripes, alongside a photograph of the artist at work, highlighting his profession as a graphic designer.

Technique & Style

The composition combines graphic elements, such as the bold numeral and stripes, with a black-and-white photograph and text, showcasing Eckersley's expertise in graphic design.

History & Provenance

The poster promotes an exhibition held from October 22 to 31 at the London College of Printing, celebrating five decades of Eckersley's work from 1935 to 1975.

Artist & collection

Artist

Tom Eckersley

Tom Eckersley spent his life turning plain words into bold, no-nonsense posters—think of him as the guy who made train schedules look cool.