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History of the Shell Art Collection

The Shell Advertising Art Collection is one of the most important collections of commercial art in Britain.  The collection contains posters, press advertisements, paintings and illustrations, as well as early postcards, books and a unique collection of Valentine cards.

About the Shell Advertising Art Collection

The Shell Advertising Art Collection documents the changing styles in graphics and lifestyle throughout the 20th Century

Lorry Bill - "Your car deserves them both"

The online art gallery

Visit our online art gallery of posters, press advertisements, nature paintings and illustrations of British landmarks and landscapes from the Shell Advertising Art Collection

Lorry Bill - "New Shell Lubricating Oils"

Beaulieu - home of the Collection

The Shell Advertising Art Collection is housed at the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu in the New Forest. Selected items are also on show at other venues.

Lorry Bill - "Modern Days, Modern Ways"

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