Blackout – Look Out! is a classic British Railways safety poster by artist L.A.W., designed to remind passengers and workers to take extra care during wartime blackouts. With its bold typography, striking composition, and vintage illustration style, this poster reflects the charm and urgency of mid-20th-century railway design. Perfect for collectors of transport memorabilia or lovers of nostalgic British art.
About the Artist
L.A.W. was a British graphic artist active during the mid-20th century, known for his contribution to railway and safety posters that combined clear messaging with bold, simplified design. His work embodies the visual language of wartime and post-war Britain — practical, eye-catching, and enduringly stylish.
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