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1956 Air France, Europe Original Vintage Poster

About the Item

With fabulous artwork from French painter Herve Morvan, this poster promoting Air France routes to Europe was created in 1956. Air France was created in 1933 after a merger of multiple French airlines and continues to be one of the largest airlines in the world today. Known for their fantastic posters from the midcentury, this piece is no exception. Depicting a flower containing citizens of numerous European countries, including a French painter, a Spanish bullfighter, and a Scottish bagpipe player, this charming poster is backed on museum quality linen to ensure its preservation for the decades to come.
  • Creator:
    Hervé Morvan (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 38.2 in (97.03 cm)Width: 21.6 in (54.87 cm)Depth: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1956
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: Backed on museum quality linen.
  • Seller Location:
    Winchester, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8405233957602
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