David Klein
Original Egypt Fly TWA 3-Pharaohs vintage travel poster
1960s

Name: Original Egypt Fly TWA 3-Pharaohs vintage travel poster
Brand: David Klein
Price: 975 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

Original travel poster: Egypt - Fly TWA; artist David Klein, size 25.25 x 39.75"; archival linen backed and ready to frame. Fine condition. Note that the later edition of this poster will have Up-Up-and Away along the bottom. This is the earliest printing. Original, linen-mounted poster for TWA. Fly to Egypt. (U.A.R.) Great condition. Linen backed. Shows Egyptian pharaohs with god-like head regalia. Excellent condition. Ready to frame This Egypt - Fly TWA is an Original Vintage Poster, not a reproduction. This poster is conservation-mounted, linen-backed, and in excellent condition. We guarantee the authenticity of all of our posters. TWA (Trans World Airlines) was formed in 1924 as Transcontinental & Western Air. The airline's first route was from New York to Los Angeles, followed by multiple National routes. The airline expanded to serve Europe, the Middle East, and Asia after WWII when the company was under Howard Hughes's owner's control from 1939 until 1961. Hughes was a dominant force in expanding and promoting his company's routes. The economy was vastly improving, and travel by air for business and pleasure increased, too. Posters were a key element to promoting this form of travel and TWA. The airline started a decline in the 1970s that ended up in a third bankruptcy that caused its acquisition by American Airlines in 2001. The airline operated in 132 destinations worldwide and had a fleet size of 190. Klein was best known for his influential work in advertising. Although he produced illustrations for Broadway theatrical productions, Hollywood films, the United States Army, and numerous corporate clients, Klein is best remembered for the iconic travel images he created for Howard Hughes and Trans World Airlines (TWA) during the 1950s and 1960s. Klein delved into the world of travel advertising — his trademark was to feature famous landmarks in bright colors and abstracted style, echoing the excitement and enthusiasm of travel in a post-war world. He is best remembered for his iconic travel images for Howard Hughes’ Trans World Airlines (TWA) in the 50s and 60s. #TWA #TransWorldAirline #originalposter #travelposter #airlineposter #vintageposters #flyTWA #airlineposters #davidklein

Creator:

David Klein (1918 - 2005, American)

Creation Year:

1960s

Dimensions:

Height: 39.75 in (100.97 cm)Width: 25.25 in (64.14 cm)Depth: 0.05 in (1.27 mm)

Medium:

Offset

Movement & Style:

American Modern

Period:

1960-1969

Condition:

FREE Continental USA shipping (saving the $69 1st Dibs shipping charge!) Certificate of Authenticity with an embedded image of the artwork. Conservation linen-backed and ready to frame.

Gallery Location:

Spokane, WA

Reference Number:

Seller: 83901stDibs: LU1404213190522

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