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C. VillarsGouache Drawing Aviation Airline Study by C. Villarscirca 1940
circa 1940
$1,500
£1,126.84
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Post-War Airline Illustration by C. Villars (France, 20th Century) — Gouache on Arches Velin Paper.
This rare, original post-war gouache illustration was hand-painted by French artist C. Villars (France, 20th Century) and created as a concept for STAR, a mid-century airline. The whimsical composition features a fashionable woman in travel attire seated on a magic carpet, surrounded by her luggage. Beneath the carpet, a subtle silhouette of an airplane hints at the fusion of fantasy and flight—an imaginative nod to the golden age of air travel.
Signed C. Villars in the lower left corner, this piece is the original artwork—not a reproduction—and was likely later adapted into large-format advertising posters. It offers a unique glimpse into the creative process behind vintage travel marketing.
Dimensions:
With frame: 14 in wide (35.5 cm) by 14 in high (35.5 cm).
Opening view: 6.50 in wide (16.5 cm) by 7.88 in high (20 cm).
Drawing size: 4.75 in wide (12 cm) by 6.13 in high (15.5 cm).
Reference: C. Villars (20th Century) was a French painter, decorator, and illustrator who regularly contributed illustrations and advertisements to French magazines. He is renowned for his distinctively sophisticated design, which combines Art Deco and Modern elements to create costumes and décor for French businesses, particularly in the travel and aviation industries.
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