{"product_id":"pacific-northwest-travel-poster-lewis-and-clark-by-northern-pacific-railway","title":"Pacific Northwest Travel Poster: Lewis and Clark by Northern Pacific Railway","description":"\u003cp\u003eLewis and Clark, an Art Deco-era travel poster created for the Northern Pacific Railway by an anonymous illustrator, channels the drama of America’s westward story into a bold, modern design. With heroic figures of the famed explorers set against faceted mountains, a gleaming steam locomotive, and a limited palette of deep blue, vivid red, and crisp white, the composition celebrates both the 19th‑century expedition and the 20th‑century age of rail. The poster’s theme points to the Pacific Northwest and Northern Plains—lands traced by the Lewis and Clark Trail—inviting viewers to imagine rugged horizons, winding rivers, and the thrill of discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered exclusively by The Unique Maps Co., this is a museum-quality fine art print produced on acid-free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas with richly pigmented inks for longevity. Choose from a range of sizes suited to home or office, and elevate your piece with our custom framing in classic or contemporary profiles. We also offer personalized touches—add a small caption with travel dates, a dedication, or a place name that has special meaning—so your print arrives ready to hang and perfectly tailored.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough the artist’s name is lost to history, the poster bears the hallmarks of the Northern Pacific Railway’s dynamic publicity work in the 1920s–1930s, when American railroads commissioned top illustrators to promote modern travel to the Pacific Northwest. These campaigns helped define how travelers imagined the region—from Montana’s big skies to Washington’s and Oregon’s river valleys—fusing romance, speed, and comfort into a single, unforgettable image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject is equally compelling. The Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804–1806) charted a route from the Missouri River to the Pacific, shaping national ideas about exploration and the West. This poster bridges that foundational story with the promise of contemporary travel—pairing buckskin silhouettes and indigenous-inspired costume details with a sleek steam train to suggest that the same spirit of discovery now rides the rails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesign lovers will appreciate the Art Deco language throughout: geometric mountain planes, strong diagonals that convey momentum, and crisp outlines that read beautifully from across a room. The deep blues suggest distance and cool mountain air; reds add urgency and warmth; whites punctuate highlights and lettering for high contrast and immediate legibility. Flat color fields and restrained texture give the scene a striking graphic clarity—equally at home in minimalist, industrial, or vintage-inspired interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA timeless celebration of the Pacific Northwest and American rail, this fine art print makes a thoughtful gift for travelers, history buffs, and railway enthusiasts alike. It’s perfect for commemorating a recent trip along the Lewis and Clark Trail, a housewarming in a new city out West, or seasonal occasions like Christmas, Father’s Day, or Mother’s Day—any moment when you want to share the call of adventure.\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=\"\/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=\"\/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=\"\/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 18x24in (45x60cm) 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=\"\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/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=\"\/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=\"\/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":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":57498335740288,"sku":"UM00237722A","price":83.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":57498335773056,"sku":"UM00237723A","price":213.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":57498335805824,"sku":"UM00237724A","price":234.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Art print","offer_id":57498335838592,"sku":"UM00237725A","price":83.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":57498335871360,"sku":"UM00237726A","price":213.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed 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