James Northfield — Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. Large Format, Linen backed

Early post-war Australian travel poster, c. late 1940s–early 1950s

A superb large format Australian travel poster by celebrated commercial artist James Northfield, produced for the Australian National Publicity Association to promote Canberra. Printed in Melbourne by McLaren’s using early photo-mechanical offset lithography, it shows the new Parliament House set within the emerging ACT landscape. This edition predates the later ANTA reissues and carries the original McLaren’s and Publicity Association credits.

Northfield’s post-war posters captured the optimism of a modernising Australia, and this Canberra design remains one of his most sought-after compositions.

Condition
Professionally linen-backed. Clean paper with even toning, no foxing, tears or losses. Good, original colour with no fading. Presented in a gilt frame with glazing. Overall excellent quality presentation.

Dimensions
Approx. 92× 129cm (framed)

Provenance
Examined out of frame; materials and printing consistent with early post-war production.
Artist: James Northfield (1887–1973)
Printer: McLaren’s, Melbourne
Publisher: Australian National Publicity Association
Medium: Photo-mechanical offset lithograph on paper, linen-backed, gilt frame

Disclaimer
Believed to be original period poster. Not accompanied by provenance but consistent with lithographs of the era and supported by the original printer and publisher credits.

Shipping & Delivery
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