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About the Artist
Horace Taylor was a British poster artist active during the early twentieth century, recognized for his influential work in public transport and urban advertising. His career coincided with a period when London was rapidly modernizing, and visual communication became essential for reaching a bustling city audience. Taylor’s posters contributed to the evolving identity of London’s public spaces, blending artistic flair with practical messaging.
His legacy endures as his posters are now considered iconic examples of early London Underground advertising, bridging the decorative elegance of late Art Nouveau with the emerging clarity of Art Deco design. For more on this era, explore our vintage advertising posters collection.
The Artwork
Created in 1924, Brightest London 2 was part of a campaign by London Transport to promote the Underground as the gateway to the city’s vibrant social life. The poster captures the excitement of urban mobility, inviting both residents and visitors to experience the city’s theatres, shops, and nightlife with ease. Rather than focusing on famous landmarks, Taylor emphasized the collective energy of Londoners in motion, reflecting a broader cultural shift toward celebrating everyday life and modern convenience.
This work is emblematic of a time when posters played a central role in shaping perceptions of the metropolis, encouraging exploration and a sense of shared urban experience. Discover more dynamic compositions in our vertical posters selection.
Style & Characteristics
The composition centers on the dramatic diagonals of escalators, drawing the viewer’s eye upward through a lively crowd. Figures are rendered as stylized silhouettes with minimal detail, creating a sense of movement and clarity that defines effective poster art. The palette features vivid blocks of yellow, blue, red, green, and black, producing striking contrasts and a rhythmic visual flow.
Flat color fields and bold outlines give the scene a crisp, modern feel, while the overall atmosphere is energetic and optimistic. The poster’s Art Deco influences are evident in its geometric forms and streamlined design, making it a standout example of 1920s graphic art. For more striking formats, browse our vertical posters collection.
In Interior Design
This vintage poster brings a sense of movement and urban vitality to entryways, hallways, or offices—spaces associated with transition and activity. Its bold colors and dynamic composition pair well with modern, industrial, or mid-century interiors, and it can also anchor eclectic rooms that blend different eras.
Accent the artwork’s palette with cobalt blue accessories, warm yellow lighting, or touches of red in decorative objects. Framed in black and set against neutral walls, this 1920s London Underground poster complements curated selections from our selection.