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Jean ColinOriginal travel poster by Jean Colin for UAT (Union Aéromaritime de Transport)Circa 1960
Circa 1960
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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.
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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)
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- Condition:Good condition, slight restorations, on linen.
- Gallery Location:PARIS, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1792215540882
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