Items Similar to Original travel poster by Jean Colin for UAT (Union Aéromaritime de Transport)
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 8
Jean ColinOriginal travel poster by Jean Colin for UAT (Union Aéromaritime de Transport)Circa 1960
Circa 1960
About the Item
The circa 1960 original travel poster by Jean Colin for UAT (Union Aéromaritime de Transport), titled Toute l’Afrique, is a striking example of mid-20th-century travel advertising. Created to promote UAT Aeromaritime’s services across Africa, this poster encapsulates the allure of air travel and the fascination with the African continent during a period of expanding global tourism and aviation innovation.
Jean Colin, a renowned French graphic artist, was celebrated for his bold, modernist approach to poster design. His work for UAT reflects his mastery of color, composition, and typography, creating an image that is not only visually captivating but also rich in symbolic content. The poster likely features a dynamic portrayal of Africa, blending vibrant hues, stylized geographic motifs, and evocative imagery to convey the vastness and diversity of the continent. Colin’s designs often fused artistic sophistication with commercial appeal, ensuring that the poster resonated with travelers and evoked a sense of wonder.
This poster was part of UAT’s campaign to promote its extensive network of routes across Africa. UAT, which merged with Transports Aériens Intercontinentaux (TAI) in 1963 to form Union de Transports Aériens (UTA), was one of the major French airlines connecting Europe to Africa, the Middle East, and beyond. The airline played a significant role in facilitating travel and trade during the post-war era, and its posters were instrumental in showcasing the exotic destinations it served.
In Toute l’Afrique, the emphasis is on the continent’s cultural and natural richness, with imagery that may include abstracted landscapes, wildlife, or references to African art and architecture. The poster is designed to inspire European travelers to explore Africa’s diverse destinations, reflecting the era’s idealized vision of exotic travel.
Printed with high-quality lithographic techniques, this poster exemplifies the elegance and craftsmanship of mid-century design. It serves as both a promotional tool and a work of art, appealing to collectors and enthusiasts of vintage travel posters. Today, Jean Colin’s Toute l’Afrique remains a testament to the golden age of aviation advertising, offering a glimpse into the romance and excitement of air travel in the 1960s and the spirit of adventure that defined the era.
Original Poster
Airline - Tourism
Rhodesia South Africa AOF AEF Cameroon Libya
Printed by Jep et Carré in Paris
- Creator:Jean Colin
- Creation Year:Circa 1960
- Dimensions:Height: 38.59 in (98 cm)Width: 24.02 in (61 cm)
- Medium:
- Period:
- Condition:Good condition, slight restorations, on linen.
- Gallery Location:PARIS, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1792215540882
About the Seller
5.0
Platinum Seller
Premium sellers with a 4.7+ rating and 24-hour response times
Established in 2021
1stDibs seller since 2022
151 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 1 hour
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: PARIS, France
- Return Policy
Authenticity Guarantee
In the unlikely event there’s an issue with an item’s authenticity, contact us within 1 year for a full refund. DetailsMoney-Back Guarantee
If your item is not as described, is damaged in transit, or does not arrive, contact us within 7 days for a full refund. Details24-Hour Cancellation
You have a 24-hour grace period in which to reconsider your purchase, with no questions asked.Vetted Professional Sellers
Our world-class sellers must adhere to strict standards for service and quality, maintaining the integrity of our listings.Price-Match Guarantee
If you find that a seller listed the same item for a lower price elsewhere, we’ll match it.Trusted Global Delivery
Our best-in-class carrier network provides specialized shipping options worldwide, including custom delivery.More From This Seller
View All1962 poster Morocco via the swift vessels of the Paquet Navigation Company
By Roger Chapelet
Located in PARIS, FR
Original 1962 poster by Roger Chapelet titled "Le Maroc par les paquebots rapides de la compagnie de navigation Paquet" transports viewers to the exotic allure of Morocco via the swi...
Category
1960s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Linen, Paper, Lithograph
Original poster of the XIth International Exhibition of Surrealism
By André Breton
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful poster of the XIth International Exhibition of Surrealism, presented in December 1965 at the galerie de l'Œil in Paris.
André Robert Breton ( 1896 - 1966 ) was a French writer and poet. He is best known as the co-founder, leader and principal theorist of Surrealism. His writings include the first Manifesto of Surrealism of 1924, in which he defined Surrealism as "pure psychic automatism".
Alongside his role as leader of the Surrealist movement, he authored such famous books as Nadja and L'Amour fou. These activities, combined with his critical and theoretical work on writing and the visual arts, made André Breton...
Category
1960s Surrealist Prints and Multiples
Materials
Paper, Linen, Lithograph
John Hassall A night out Circa 1900 Original Poster Theatre United Kingdom
By John Hassall
Located in PARIS, FR
Nice poster of the beginning of the century for the Vaudeville theater, entitled A night out and printed by David Allen & sons in London.
John Hassall ( 1...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Prints and Multiples
Materials
Paper, Linen, Lithograph
Illustrated Map of Madagascar by D. J. Allonsius 1953 Original Poster Africa
Located in PARIS, FR
Nice illustrated Map of Madagascar by D. J. Allonsius.
This original poster was printed by Dufrénoy in Paris in 1953
Category
1950s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Paper, Linen, Lithograph
Long live the Soviet Fleet Original Poster 1947 Military Communist Navy
Located in PARIS, FR
A very nice Soviet poster from 1947, depicting the grandeur of the Soviet Navy fleet.
The Soviet Navy (Russian: Военно-морской флот СССР, Voyenno-morskoy flot SSSR, literally 'Naval Military Forces of the USSR') represents the war navy...
Category
1940s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Paper, Linen, Lithograph
Aviation Populaire by Georges Villa 1936 Original Poster - Art Deco
By Georges Villa
Located in PARIS, FR
It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a... very large teenage boy appearing out of the clouds? Villa created this powerful image to encourage young people to practice light aviation—an ini...
Category
1930s Art Deco Prints and Multiples
Materials
Paper, Linen, Lithograph
You May Also Like
Marching on a Butterbur Leaf
By Yoshitomo Nara
Located in Washington , DC, DC
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Prints and Multiples
Materials
Paper, Linen, Lithograph
$1,480 Sale Price
73% Off
100 Affiches Pablo Picasso Stone Lithograph Pablo Picasso
By Pablo Picasso
Located in London, GB
100 Affiches Pablo Picasso Lithograph Poster
Pablo Picasso was a Spanish painter, sculptor, and co-founder of the Cubist movement, which revolutionized European painting and sculptu...
Category
1960s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph, Linen
Bally By Bernard Villemot
By Bernard Villemot
Located in London, GB
Bally
By Bernard Villemot
Bernard Villemot was a renowned French graphic artist famous for his vibrant, stylized advertising posters, particularly for brands like Bally, Perrier, and Orangina. His distinctive use of bold colors and elegant silhouettes made his work iconic in mid-20th-century commercial art.
1979
Offset lithograph, vintage poster mounted...
Category
1970s Contemporary Prints and Multiples
Materials
Linen, Lithograph
Beatles Yellow Submarine Pop Art Poster, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in London, GB
Beatles Yellow Submarine
Movie poster after Peter Max
Peter Max is a German-American artist known for his colourful, psychedelic pop art, whi...
Category
1960s Contemporary Portrait Prints
Materials
Lithograph, Linen
Menton by Constantin 1960 Vintage French TRAVEL POSTER by Terechkovitch
By Constantin Terechkovitch
Located in London, GB
Menton by Constantin 1960 vintage French TRAVEL POSTER
By Terechkovitch
Georges Terechkovitch (1908-1993) was a French artist of Russi...
Category
1960s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Materials
Linen, Lithograph
Deluxe Linen Wrapped Clamshell Box of Sandra Chevrier's Cages Book with Print
By Sandra Chevrier
Located in Draper, UT
Linen Wrapped Clamshell Box
Contains one copy of the hardcover book and one signed and numbered limited edition print in a linen wrapped folio
Only 200 c...
Category
2010s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Archival Paper, Linen
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Vintage Travel1960 Posters
Vintage Architecture Tools
Paris Colins
Vintage Air France Travel Posters
Vintage Cameroon
Tai Poster
Yusaku Kamekura
Zell Am See Vintage Poster
Zoot Suit
1950 Pablo Picasso Bullring
1983 After Andy Warhol Querelle Blue First Edition
A Midnight Race On The Mississippi
Aaron Garber Maikovska
Adele Alsop
Åke Pettersson-Nåw On Sale
Akira Yamaguchi
Albert Winslow Barker On Sale
Alekos Fassianos On Sale