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Otto Nielsen
Original "Scandinavia by SAS, Scandiavian Airlines System vintage travel poster

c. 1960

About the Item

Original first edition printing of Scandinavia by SAS, Scandinavian Airlines System. The first edition has a greyish panel along the bottom. The poster also features the SAS logo on the lower left in color, not black and white on later editions. In the upper right corner is a DC 6 prop plane; later editions have a jet. Archival linen backed in excellent condition, ready to frame. A. The artist's signature is in the left under the stork’s legs. The Scandinavia by SAS, Scandinavian Airlines System, Otto Nielson poster is a vintage travel poster from the 1950s that promotes Scandinavian countries by SAS Scandinavian Airlines System. The poster features a painting by Danish artist Otto Nielsen (1916-2000) of two storks creating a nest and a propeller plane flying overhead. The poster also includes the SAS logo and text below the image. Nielsen created many posters for SAS from 1954 to 1976, showcasing his loose oil painting style. The poster is 39.5 in x 24.75 in (100.3 cm x 62.9 cm). SAS, or Scandinavian Airlines System, is the flag carrier of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. The company was founded in 1946 when four Scandinavian companies merged. This is an Original Lithograph Vintage Poster; it is not a reproduction. FREE Continental USA shipping. Certificate of Authenticity. The images shown are of the exact poster you will receive.
  • Creator:
    Otto Nielsen
  • Creation Year:
    c. 1960
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 39.5 in (100.33 cm)Width: 245 in (622.3 cm)Depth: 0.05 in (1.27 mm)
  • Medium:
    Offset
  • Movement & Style:
    American Modern
  • Period:
    1960-1969
  • Condition:
    Original vintage poster in excellent condition with archival linen backing, ready to frame. Certificate of Authenticity with an embedded image of the poster. Vintage poster condition and quality affect the value of art.
  • Gallery Location:
    Spokane, WA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 240301stDibs: LU1404214362662
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