Houses of Parliament and ‘Big Ben’ – London by Dixon Scott invites you to linger on one of the world’s most recognisable skylines: the Gothic Revival silhouette of the Palace of Westminster rising over the River Thames, crowned by the clock tower popularly known as Big Ben. Blending early 20th‑century photography with the streamlined sensibilities of Art Deco graphic design, this antique travel poster captures London at its most dignified—modern, metropolitan, and proud of its architectural grandeur. The sepia atmosphere, at once warm and romantic, frames the city as both historic landmark and living capital.

This fine art print is produced by The Unique Maps Co. on your choice of acid‑free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas, using museum‑quality inks for crisp detail and long‑lasting color. Available in a range of sizes—from intimate desk and gallery‑wall formats to bold statement pieces—it can be ordered unframed or custom‑framed to suit your space. We also offer personalization options, including custom captions and dedication notes, to make your London keepsake uniquely yours.

Dixon Scott was a British photographer and poster artist active during the era when tourism boards and publishers embraced camera‑made imagery to promote travel. Known for his disciplined compositions and deft darkroom work, he favored views that balanced technical precision with atmosphere, creating images that felt both documentary and aspirational. His posters sit squarely in the interwar visual language: clean, confident, and designed to make cities feel at once accessible and iconic.

The subject here is the very emblem of Britain’s civic life. The Houses of Parliament, rebuilt in the 19th century to designs by Charles Barry with detailing by Augustus Pugin, represent the high tide of the Gothic Revival—ornate stonework, rhythmic windows, and a fortress‑like riverside presence. The clock tower, instantly legible even in silhouette, anchors the composition and stands as a global shorthand for London itself. Captured from across the Thames, the view introduces a gentle procession of trees and water that softens the monumental architecture and evokes the pleasure of strolling the Embankment at dusk.

What makes this piece so compelling is the harmony of tone and geometry. A palette of beige, brown, and black—true sepia—creates an enveloping warmth that flatters modern interiors, while the tower’s verticals and the Parliament’s lace‑like tracery provide crisp structure. The soft‑focused sky adds dimension, and the interplay between linear stone detail and the river’s organic curves gives the image a poised, timeless rhythm. Subtle Art Deco sensibilities—pared‑back graphics, clear hierarchy, and a restrained elegance—turn a photograph into a classic poster that reads as both artwork and artifact.

Gift‑ready and universally appealing, this London print makes a thoughtful present for anyone who has lived in, loved, or recently travelled to the city. It’s a refined choice for Christmas, birthdays, weddings, housewarmings, Father’s Day, or Mother’s Day—and a beautiful way to commemorate a special trip, a new home, or a lifelong affection for London’s storied skyline.

If you're not sure what size to order, or you're looking for a custom order of some kind – a different size, a different colour, a special frame – then please contact me. I usually respond within a few minutes.

You 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 more examples of personalisation.

You can also choose to age 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 lots of examples of other aged artwork.

The model in the listing images is holding the 24x36in (60x90cm) version of this art print.

I 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 get in touch.

This artwork is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. My standard frames come in six colours (black, dark brown, dark grey, antique gold, oak and white), and custom framing 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.

This artwork is also available as a float framed canvas, sometimes known as a shadow gap framed canvas or canvas floater. The work is printed on artist's cotton canvas and then stretched over a handmade box frame. We then "float" the canvas inside a wooden frame, which is available in a range of colours (black, dark brown, oak, antique gold and white). This is a wonderful way to present an art print without glazing in front. See some examples of float framed canvas art and explore the differences between my different finishes.