Etsy - Lampposted 1967 Original Air France Poster
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This is a 1967 original poster from Georges Mathieu for travel to Israel. Israel from the Air France aviation advertising in the late 1960s. Lyrical abstraction in green & gold, with white & red on a purple background. Star of David. Colour silkscreen. Photogravure: S-T-O Printed by Draeger France, for Air France Signed in the poster print by Mathieu Dimensions: 39 in x 24 in (100 cm x 60 cm) Condition: slight marks going down the left hand side, see photos. Georges Mathieu was a French abstract painter, art theorist, & member of the Acadmie des Beaux-Arts in Paris. He is considered one of the fathers of European lyrical abstraction, a trend of informalism. in 1966 Air France commissioned Mathieu to producea series of posters for its future advertising campaign. The series featured paintings evocative of some major destinations (New York, Brazil, Japan, Germany...), all in the style of lyrical abstraction, pointed out for the graphical coherence between the countries & their representation. This unique encounter between art & advertising resulted in the presentation of the posters on October 26, 1967 at the Muse d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris. They were hugely successful: there were dozens of exhibitions organized in France & then around the world, & more than a million posters sold. Air France is the flag carrier of France headquartered in Tremblay-en-France. Air France was formed on 7 October 1933 from a merger of Air Orient, Air Union, Compagnie Gnrale Aropostale, Compagnie Internationale de Navigation Arienne (CIDNA), & Socit Gnrale de Transport Arien (SGTA). Because of the age of these posters, there are areas of wear & tear, particularly on the edges. I have done my best to take photos where they are torn or stained. The good news is that when framed, the tears press up well against glass, & edges can be hidden by mats. Any wear picked up from years are part of the vintage charm. When framed these colourful & detailed posters, with vibrant colours can become a centre piece for any room, to remind us of a simpler time. These posters are sent as unframed. They will be delivered in a cardboard tube for protection. See the FAQ for more information on shipping, tracking & insurance options. 1967 Original Air France Poster, Israel By Georges Mathieu, Lyrical Abstraction, Abstract Art, Aviation, Travel Wall Art Decor
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