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Edmond Maurus
1946 Original Vintage Poster by E. Maurus Air France Art Deco French West Africa

1946

About the Item

Original poster by Edmond Maurus for Air France in 1946, promoting the African destinations of French West Africa and French Equatorial Africa. The poster depicted a plane flying over a Saharan landscape, with sand dunes, tufts of grass and silhouettes of wild animals in the background. It symbolized the meeting between France and its African colonies, highlighting the importance of aviation in connecting them. The poster's aesthetic captured the spirit of discovery and adventure, while extolling the safety and comfort of air travel with Air France. Considered a masterpiece of graphic design, this poster testifies to the artistic heritage of the era and its power to communicate. Airline - Colony - Transport French Equatorial Africa Goosens France
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  • Creation Year:
    1946
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 39.38 in (100 cm)Width: 24.41 in (62 cm)
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  • Condition:
    Good condition, small tears.
  • Gallery Location:
    PARIS, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1792212604752
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