Swift Cycles. 1898.
Artist: TOM BROWNE (1872-1910)
Size: 38 1/2 x 59 5/8 in./98 x 151.4 cm
Condition: A-/ Slight tears at folds.
Printer: J. T. Grover, Nottingham
Reference: Ref: PAI-LXXIX, 23
Key Words: Art Nouveau; Bicycles
Swift Cycles. 1898.
Although repeatedly mentioned in texts on the subject, this three-sheet design by Browne for Swift Cycles is never reproduced, making it—until now—a bit of a mystery. As noted in the October, 1899 issue of The Poster: “Cycling designs have attracted Mr. Browne, and some of his finest work in this line has already appeared in this magazine, namely, The Swift Cycle poster.” Here, he plays up “his power in depicting rollicking fun, and he is master of a long series of humorous types of faces that serve him excellently in this direction” (Rogers, p. 42) within this very design: the prissy prior, lecherous codger, and wide-eyed young beauty.
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Artist: TOM BROWNE (1872-1910)
Size: 38 1/2 x 59 5/8 in./98 x 151.4 cm
Condition: A-/ Slight tears at folds.
Printer: J. T. Grover, Nottingham
Reference: Ref: PAI-LXXIX, 23
Key Words: Art Nouveau; Bicycles
Swift Cycles. 1898.
Although repeatedly mentioned in texts on the subject, this three-sheet design by Browne for Swift Cycles is never reproduced, making it—until now—a bit of a mystery. As noted in the October, 1899 issue of The Poster: “Cycling designs have attracted Mr. Browne, and some of his finest work in this line has already appeared in this magazine, namely, The Swift Cycle poster.” Here, he plays up “his power in depicting rollicking fun, and he is master of a long series of humorous types of faces that serve him excellently in this direction” (Rogers, p. 42) within this very design: the prissy prior, lecherous codger, and wide-eyed young beauty.
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