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ORIGINAL 1956 AIR FRANCE Far-East Vintage Travel Poster GUY GEORGET LINEN BACKED

$ 200.11

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Condition: This poster is conservation backed on acid-free paper and linen.Very good condition, one small crease on bottom left corner. Bold and vibrant colors- displays beautifully.
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Type: Poster
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: France

    Description

    ORIGINAL
    1956
    AIR FRANCE
    FAR EAST
    - LINEN BACKED
    ORIGINAL (NOT a reproduction print) Vintage Air France poster from 1956. The design is an abstract depiction of a fish lantern and colorful pagoda representing the Far East.
    The design depicts a Koinobori meaning "carp streamer" in Japanese, a carp-shaped wind sock traditionally flown in Japan to celebrate Children's Day, a National Holiday.
    Landscapes across Japan are decorated with koinobori from April to early May, in honor of children for a good future and in the hope that they will grow up healthy and strong.
    Also depicted a pagoda. Pagodas are tiered towers with multiple eaves and are common to Nepal, India, China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Burma, Sri Lanka and other parts of Asia. Most pagodas were built to have a religious function, most commonly Buddhist. The modern pagoda is an evolution of the Stupa which originated in Ancient India.
    The subtitle "Eastern Epicurean" refers to a special gourmet menu being served on board of the flight.
    Signed in the plate.
    Bottom edge reads:
    AFFICHE No. 4 - SÉRIE AF . 20.048/ P. 4. 56 - - DIRECTION ARTISTIQUE JEAN CARLU
    PRINTED IN FRANCE - IMP. BEDOS & Cie, PARIS.
    DATE:
    c.1956
    ARTIST:
    GUY GEORGET (1911-1992)
    Georget’s first commercial posters appear in the late 1940s. Hired by the tourist boards, the artist produced posters tempting people to visit Spain in which you see the influence of Picasso and Georges Braque. In 1960, Georget was awarded a plum which would please any graphic artist —  he was selected to design the logo of France’s venerable Postal Service  “La Poste”. During this period, he also worked for Air France, another prestigious post for graphic artists of the time. Over the years, his style evolved from traditional to fun and light hearted, one notices how his style became more graphic, his lines bolder, his colors brighter. A talented graphic artist must be  “au courant” — on the cutting edge of new trends, of the evolution of art and perception: by adapting his style to his time, Georget managed to keep his clients’ image modern and attractive, and proved his talent as a poster artist.
    Highly collectible artist.
    CONDITION:
    This poster is conservation backed on acid-free paper and linen.
    Very good condition, one small crease on bottom left corner. Bold and vibrant colors- displays beautifully.
    SIZE:
    Including Canvas:
    28 X 42 inches ( Approx. 70.8 X 107.3 cm)
    Poster Only:
    24.5 X 39 inches ( Approx. 62 X 99 cm)
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