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Shunsui ItoOriginal Vintage Japan Air Lines Woman in Beige Kimono Poster by Shunsui Ito1960
1960
$850
£639.97
€743.56
CA$1,196.81
A$1,333.33
CHF 699.49
MX$16,285.30
NOK 8,856.83
SEK 8,299.58
DKK 5,550.09
About the Item
This exquisite original vintage poster was created for Japan Air Lines (JAL) in the 1960s, a period when the airline was rapidly expanding its global presence and establishing itself as a cultural ambassador for postwar Japan. The artwork beautifully combines the elegance of traditional Japanese aesthetics with the international sophistication of mid-century air travel.
At the center of the composition is a graceful woman in a formal kimono, delicately embroidered with maple leaves—a nod to seasonal beauty and cultural refinement. She carries a softly glowing lantern, evoking the serene atmosphere of a Japanese festival or evening stroll. Her poised demeanor and richly adorned hairstyle suggest the timeless grace of Kyoto’s geisha or maiko traditions. Set against a subtle backdrop of muted foliage and warm earth tones, the poster becomes less an advertisement and more a window into the soul of Japan.
The gold panels at the top and bottom provide striking visual contrast and frame the image with modernist simplicity. Below, JAL’s iconic red-crowned crane logo, a symbol of longevity and safe travel, is rendered in white—signaling the airline’s commitment to elegance, precision, and heritage.
This is an Original Vintage Poster; it is not a reproduction. It is conservation mounted, linen backed, and in excellent condition. We guarantee the authenticity of all of our posters.
- Creator:Shunsui Ito
- Creation Year:1960
- Dimensions:Height: 39.5 in (100.33 cm)Width: 25.25 in (64.14 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Boca Raton, FL
- Reference Number:Seller: 143631stDibs: LU2560216780932
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