Original travel poster, Southern Ireland, Travel in Comfort by Rail and Sea, by the British artist Jack Merriott, published by British Railways (Western Region), c.1955. Merriott was renowned for his evocative portrayal of the British countryside and places of interest that could be reached by train. In this enchanting landscape, Merriott depicts the mountainous landscape of southern Ireland, with a cottage in the foreground and a winding road leading to a tranquil lake. A higher resolution image is available to view on request.