Willard Frederic Elmes, Art Institute by the Elevated Lines - Numbered Limited Edition

Reproduction of an original vintage poster for Chicago Elevated Rail Lines from the 1920s depicting the Art Institute lions flanking the front of the Art Institute of Chicago. Large Poster Format.   The two bronze lions that flank the Michigan Avenue entrance of the Art Institute of Chicago were made for the museum's opening at its current location in 1893. They were a gift from Mrs. Henry Field. They have unofficial "names," which were given by their sculptor Edward Kemeys that are more like designations. The lions are not identical, and thus are named for their poses: the south lion "stands in an attitude of defiance," while the north lion is "on the prowl."     Image size ~20 3/4" x 40" inches  A numbered edition giclée of 500. Our limited edition giclée poster reproductions were meticulously reproduced side by side with the original vintage poster, each giclée is authentic to its original in color, detail and character included in the original artwork.  Poster Plus limited