{"product_id":"washington-d-c-travel-poster-pennsylvania-railroad-washington-the-city-beautiful-by-grif-teller-1940","title":"Washington, D.C. Travel Poster: Capitol Building \u0026 Lincoln Memorial, the City Beautiful by Grif Teller, 1940","description":"\u003cp\u003ePennsylvania Railroad – Washington, the city beautiful by Grif Teller (1940) captures the capital at its most radiant. Painted at the height of the Art Deco era, this vintage travel poster pairs the sleek promise of modern rail with the majesty of Washington, D.C.’s landmarks. Teller’s composition sets the U.S. Capitol and Lincoln Memorial in crisp, geometric relief, bathing the city in golden light while a streamlined train glides into view. The result is both an invitation to travel and a love letter to America’s civic architecture and optimism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur edition is a museum-quality fine art print, produced on your choice of acid-free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas using long-lasting pigment inks. Available in a range of sizes—ready to frame or as a bold statement piece—each print can be further tailored by The Unique Maps Co. Choose from custom margins or a printed caption, add a gift inscription, and select from curated framing options to suit your space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the artist: Griffith Harold “Grif” Teller (1899–1993) was the Pennsylvania Railroad’s star illustrator and one of the great American railroad artists of the 20th century. Trained in industrial arts and seasoned in commercial illustration, he became the trusted hand behind the PRR’s celebrated calendars and posters from the late 1920s through the postwar years. Teller’s work stands out for its technical accuracy, dramatic lighting, and ability to make machinery feel heroic without losing human scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy this subject matters: Washington, D.C. was—and remains—a quintessential destination for American travelers, and in 1940 the Pennsylvania Railroad made reaching the capital both efficient and glamorous. This poster acknowledges the city’s “City Beautiful” planning legacy by spotlighting its axial grandeur: the Capitol’s commanding dome, the dignified mass of the Lincoln Memorial, and the sweep of green that ties the monuments together. It evokes national pride and the romance of arrival at Union Station, where civic spectacle meets the energy of modern transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle and color to love: Teller works in a high Art Deco idiom—crisp geometry, clean silhouettes, and purposeful lines—tempered by warm, inviting color. A dominant yellow glow gives the city an almost ceremonial aura, offset by deep, confident blues in the sky and structural shadows, with fresh greens suggesting the Mall’s open expanses. Bold typography anchors the composition and underscores its promotional verve. This palette flatters a wide range of interiors, from mid-century and industrial to contemporary spaces, pairing beautifully with walnut, brass, black metal, or white oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print makes a thoughtful gift for Washingtonians and D.C. enthusiasts, historians, and anyone who has recently traveled to the capital. It’s perfect for Christmas, housewarmings, graduations, or to celebrate a new job or internship in the city—an elegant reminder of monumental vistas, American design, and the golden age of rail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're not sure what size to order, or you're looking for a custom order of some kind \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003e a different size, a different colour, a special frame \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003e then please \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact me\u003c\/a\u003e. I usually respond within a few minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can see an example of my fine art personalisation service in the fifth image. Zoom in and take a look. My personalised artwork is always very well received. Take a look at \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/map-personalisation\"\u003emore examples of personalisation\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also choose to \u003cem\u003eage\u003c\/em\u003e your art print to make it look older. This is popular amongst my customers who want their artwork to look like an older, antique print. You can see an example of ageing in the sixth product image, or go ahead and check out \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/sepia-aged-maps\"\u003elots of examples of other aged artwork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe model in the listing images is holding the 24x36in (60x90cm) version of this art print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI can print and frame this beautiful piece of art at sizes up to 3 metres (10ft). If you are looking for a size or framing option that isn't available online, please \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/es\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eget in touch\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis artwork is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. My \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/map-finishes-framed-canvas\"\u003estandard frames\u003c\/a\u003e come in six colours (black, dark brown, dark grey, antique gold, oak and white), and \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/custom-framing\"\u003ecustom framing\u003c\/a\u003e is available for an additional charge. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex\/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Unique Maps Co.","offers":[{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":57631095259520,"sku":"UM00266932A","price":74.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":57631095292288,"sku":"UM00266933A","price":190.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":57631095325056,"sku":"UM00266934A","price":209.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Art print","offer_id":57631095357824,"sku":"UM00266935A","price":74.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":57631095390592,"sku":"UM00266936A","price":190.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed 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