Artist

Weimer Pursell

Weimer Pursell is an artist. 1 work is cataloged here, principally at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Poster art from the 1930s often sold travel dreams on trains and ships. Weimer Pursell’s 1933 Untitled poster shows a streamlined ocean liner slicing through waves in bold Art Deco blues and silvers, promising speed and luxury. The design uses sharp angles and strong curves to catch your eye on a crowded station wall. Tap the waves of this 1933 liner to feel the decade’s rush toward modern travel.

Works by Weimer Pursell

Collections represented

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