1971 After Georges Mathieu 'Air France: Italie' Contemporary France

1971

This lithograph, titled Le Chemin de Ronde, was published in 1970 and appears on pages 6 and 7 of Derrière le Miroir No. 188. Known for his surrealistic style, Alain Le Yaouanc...

Paper Size: 15 x 22 inches ( 38.1 x 55.88 cm ) Image Size: 15 x 22 inches ( 38.1 x 55.88 cm ) Framed: No Condition: B: Very Good Condition, with signs of handling or age Additi...

Paper Size: 39.25 x 23.75 inches ( 99.695 x 60.325 cm ) Image Size: 31.5 x 23.75 inches ( 80.01 x 60.325 cm ) Framed: No Condition: B: Very Good Condition, with signs of handling...

Paper Size: 15 x 11 inches ( 38.1 x 27.94 cm ) Image Size: 15 x 11 inches ( 38.1 x 27.94 cm ) Framed: No Condition: C: Several Signs of use and handling, some visible marks Add...

Original Vintage Poster-Mathieu Georges-Air France-Italy-Travel, 1967 This poster promotes Air France travel to Italia. Georges Mathieu was a self-taught painter and a theorist who...

Mathieu's 1967 Air France Paris poster is a visual masterpiece that effortlessly transports us to an era of timeless elegance and sophisticatio...

In the realm of travel posters, Mathieu stands as a luminary, a maestro who masterfully weaves simplicity, elegance, and artistic flair into each stroke of his creative brush. His 1967 Air France travel poster...

In 1967, the renowned French artist Georges Mathieu unveiled a remarkable series of posters commissioned by Air France, marking a unique collaboration between art and advertising. Initiated by Pierre Sautet, the airline's deputy commercial director, this project aimed to capture the essence of Air France's destinations with Mathieu's distinctive artistic style. Georges Mathieu, celebrated for his dynamic and expressive abstract paintings, brought his avant-garde approach to these posters, infusing them with energy and vitality. Each poster in the series showcased a different Air France destination, captivating viewers with bold colors, fluid lines, and dramatic brushstrokes. The culmination of Mathieu's efforts was unveiled on October 26, 1967, at the Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris. The posters immediately captivated audiences, becoming a sensation both in France and abroad. Exhibitions showcasing Mathieu's Air France posters were organized across the globe, attesting to their widespread appeal and popularity. The Air France Canada poster, part of this iconic series, embodies Mathieu's distinctive style and the airline's transatlantic allure. Through vibrant colors and dynamic compositions, Mathieu captured the essence of Canada's majestic landscapes...