Cooper, Richard T.
Richard T. Cooper (1884 - 1957) was a British artist and graphic designer best remembered for his work for the London Underground. Cooper went to school at Tonbridge School before studying art at Jullien's Atelier in Paris, France. He served as an infantryman in the British Army during World War I, but soon became an official war artist for the Graphic and even worked on camouflage with Solomon J. Solomon, work for which he was awarded an MBE. He became a poster artist after the war, and created work for the 1924 Wembley British Empire Exhibition Royal Mail (Shipping) Line, Gilbey's, the Empire Marketing Board, and Union Castle (Shipping) Line. He created work for the London Underground Group from 1924 until 1935.
Golden Age of London Transport Posters.
The Londoner's Transport Throughout the Ages. Some of the Means A.D. 327 to 1927.
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This is a 1928 Richard T. Cooper London Overground and Underground promotional poster illustrating the history of London public transport from A. D. 327 until 1927. It is one of the most outstanding publications from the Golden Age of London's Transport Posters (more details)