
by Alexander (‘Alick’) Penrose Forbes Ritchie
colour relief halftone cigarette card, 1926
I just saw this image flash up on the Face of Britain by Simon Schama. I love the style of illustration. After deciphering the signature, I discovered these 1920s cigarette cards were by Alexander (‘Alick’) Penrose Forbes Ritchie. You can see more of his work here.

by Alexander (‘Alick’) Penrose Forbes Ritchie
colour relief halftone cigarette card, 1926

by Alexander (‘Alick’) Penrose Forbes Ritchie
colour relief halftone cigarette card, 1926

by Alexander (‘Alick’) Penrose Forbes Ritchie
colour relief halftone cigarette card, 1926

by Alexander (‘Alick’) Penrose Forbes Ritchie
colour relief halftone cigarette card, 1926

by Alexander (‘Alick’) Penrose Forbes Ritchie
colour relief halftone cigarette card, 1926

by Alexander (‘Alick’) Penrose Forbes Ritchie
colour relief halftone cigarette card, 1926

by Alexander (‘Alick’) Penrose Forbes Ritchie
colour relief halftone cigarette card, 1926

by Alexander (‘Alick’) Penrose Forbes Ritchie
colour relief halftone cigarette card, 1926
See more at the National Portrait Gallery website.