Detail from: The Grand Staircase, Buckingham Palace (1999) by Stephen B Whatley
In 1999, artist Stephen B Whatley was commissioned by both The Royal Collection & The London Transport Museum to undertake two paintings of Buckingham Palace on location - inside & out. The paintings were then reproduced on posters all over the London Underground Network to advertise the Summer opening of the state apartments of the Palace; the official residence of Her Majesty The Queen.
This is a detail from the top of the painting of The Grand Staircase, in the Palace; at the foot of which the artist stood and interpreted in his vibrant colours and dynamic marks, for two days.
The poster became a bestselling poster at the museum in 1999; and continues to be so to this day.
Oil on canvas 40 x 30in
Collection London Transport Museum UK
See the complete painting, as featured on the official postcard: www.flickr.com/photos/stephenbwhatley/2226341944/in/set-7...
Detail from: The Grand Staircase, Buckingham Palace (1999) by Stephen B Whatley
In 1999, artist Stephen B Whatley was commissioned by both The Royal Collection & The London Transport Museum to undertake two paintings of Buckingham Palace on location - inside & out. The paintings were then reproduced on posters all over the London Underground Network to advertise the Summer opening of the state apartments of the Palace; the official residence of Her Majesty The Queen.
This is a detail from the top of the painting of The Grand Staircase, in the Palace; at the foot of which the artist stood and interpreted in his vibrant colours and dynamic marks, for two days.
The poster became a bestselling poster at the museum in 1999; and continues to be so to this day.
Oil on canvas 40 x 30in
Collection London Transport Museum UK
See the complete painting, as featured on the official postcard: www.flickr.com/photos/stephenbwhatley/2226341944/in/set-7...