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David Klein Art

American, 1918-2005
David Klein was an immensely prolific travel posterist who worked primarily for TWA and produced dozens of posters for the now-defunct global carrier. He designed several different series for TWA, ranging from early work that was realistic to later work that was cartoon-like in style. David Klein was born in El Paso, Texas in February of 1918. He moved to California where he attended the Art Center School [later renamed the Art Center College of Design] in Los Angeles. During the 1930s, he was an active member of the California Watercolor Society. This group of artists often chose to paint watercolors depicting scenes of everyday life in the cities and suburbs of California. They painted directly with little or no preliminary pencil drawings and used paper as a ‘color’ in a new and creative way.
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Artist: David Klein
Original London, Fly TWA Jets (Trans World Airlines) vintage travel poster
Original London, Fly TWA Jets (Trans World Airlines) vintage travel poster

Original London, Fly TWA Jets (Trans World Airlines) vintage travel poster

By David Klein

Located in Spokane, WA

Original LONDON FLY TWA vintage European travel poster created by the artist David Klein. Professional acid-free archival linen backed, excellent condition; no restoration; full boa...

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1960s American Modern David Klein Art

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Original Vintage David Klein Fly TWA Las Vegas Cards Poster c1960

Original Vintage David Klein Fly TWA Las Vegas Cards Poster c1960

By David Klein

Located in Boca Raton, FL

This is one of a series of great posters created by the noted American artist David Klein. Klein (1918 - 2005) produced illustrations for Broadway theatrical productions, Hollywood f...

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1960s David Klein Art

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Lithograph

Original Vintaqe Fly TWA - Israel Menorah Poster- David Klein c1960

Original Vintaqe Fly TWA - Israel Menorah Poster- David Klein c1960

By David Klein

Located in Boca Raton, FL

This is one of a series of great posters created by the noted American artist David Klein for TWA. TWA (Trans World Airlines) was formed in 1924 as Transcontinental & Western Air. Th...

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1960s David Klein Art

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Lithograph

Origiinal Boston Fly TWA Jets vintage American travel poster
Origiinal Boston Fly TWA Jets vintage American travel poster

Origiinal Boston Fly TWA Jets vintage American travel poster

By David Klein

Located in Spokane, WA

TWA (Trans World Airlines) was formed in 1924 as Transcontinental & Western Air. The airline's first route was from New York to Los Angeles, followed by multiple National routes. The airline expanded to serve Europe, the Middle East, and Asia after WWII when the company was under Howard Hughes's owner's control from 1939 until 1961. Hughes was a dominant force in expanding and promoting his company's routes. The economy was vastly improving, and travel by air for business and pleasure increased, too. Posters were a crucial element in promoting this form of travel and TWA. The airline started a decline in the 1970s, ending in a third bankruptcy that caused its acquisition by American Airlines in 2001. The airline operated in 132 destinations worldwide and had a fleet size of 190. The Boston FLY TWA shows a three-masted schooner in the background, a large colonial drum in the center with an American Eagle...

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1960s American Modern David Klein Art

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Original David Klein Fly TWA - Africa Zebras Poster c1960

Original David Klein Fly TWA - Africa Zebras Poster c1960

By David Klein

Located in Boca Raton, FL

In the Post World War ll era, Howard Hughes, the owner of TWA was a dominant force in expanding and promoting the routes flown by his company. As the economy was vastly improving, ai...

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1960s David Klein Art

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Lithograph

Original 'Germany Fly TWA Jets' vintage travel poster  Trans World Airlines
Original 'Germany Fly TWA Jets' vintage travel poster  Trans World Airlines

Original 'Germany Fly TWA Jets' vintage travel poster Trans World Airlines

By David Klein

Located in Spokane, WA

Original David Klein, Germany Fly TWA Jets (Smaller format)—professional acid-free archival linen backing; ready to frame. The image of this original travel to Germany scene features an old cathedral in the background and a wrought iron decorative 'rathauskeller' wine sign. The statue in the center holding the two birds spewing water. About the fountain: Gänsemännchenbrunnen (The Geeseman Fountain) depicting Philip Melanchthon, anonymous (presumed cast by Pankraz Labenwolf), ca. 1526, Nuremberg, Germany During the 1950s and 1960s, David Klein designed and illustrated dozens of posters for Howard Hughes’ Trans World Airlines (TWA). They remain the iconic images of the Jet Set Era. Up, up and away! David Klein was an American artist, best known for his influential work in advertising. Klein is best remembered for the iconic travel images he created for Howard Hughes and Trans World Airlines (TWA) during the 1950s and 1960s. TWA (Trans World Airlines) was formed in 1924 as Transcontinental & Western Air. The airline's first route was New York to Los Angeles, soon followed by multiple National routes. The airline expanded to serve Europe, the Middle East and Asia after WWII when the company was under the control of Howard Hughes, owner from 1939 until 1961. Hughes was a dominant force in expanding and promoting his company's routes. The economy was vastly improving, and travel by air for business and...

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1960s American Modern David Klein Art

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Original David Klein c1955 Poster - Fly TWA London - Big Ben

Original David Klein c1955 Poster - Fly TWA London - Big Ben

By David Klein

Located in Boca Raton, FL

TWA (Trans World Airlines) was formed in 1924 as Transcontinental & Western Air. The airline's first route was New York to Los Angeles, soon followed by multiple National routes....

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1950s David Klein Art

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Lithograph

Original Rome Fly TWA Jets vintage American travel poster
Original Rome Fly TWA Jets vintage American travel poster

Original Rome Fly TWA Jets vintage American travel poster

By David Klein

Located in Spokane, WA

Original Rome Fly TWA Jets vintage travel poster. Conservation linen backed in excellent condition, ready to frame. This is the earlier edition of the image Before ‘up up and away’! TWA (Trans World Airlines) was formed in 1924 as Transcontinental & Western Air. The airline's first route was from New York to Los Angeles, followed by multiple National routes. The airline expanded to serve Europe, the Middle East, and Asia after WWII when the company was under Howard Hughes's owner's control from 1939 until 1961. Hughes was a dominant force in expanding and promoting his company's routes. The economy was vastly improving, and travel by air for business and pleasure increased, too. Posters were a crucial element in promoting this form of travel and TWA. The airline started a decline in the 1970s, ending in a third bankruptcy that caused its acquisition by American Airlines in 2001. The airline operated in 132 destinations worldwide and had a fleet size of 190. This Rome poster was created by the gifted American artist David Klein (1918 -2005), and depicts a member of the Pontifical Swiss Guard in the center wearing the iconic yellow, blue, and red uniform. The Guard is playing a drum that has the pontifical emblem. In the background, we see a representation of the ancient Roman Coliseum and the Baroque...

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1960s American Modern David Klein Art

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Original Fly TWA The Orient vintage travel poster
Original Fly TWA The Orient vintage travel poster

Original Fly TWA The Orient vintage travel poster

By David Klein

Located in Spokane, WA

Fly TWA The Orient, an original linen-backed travel poster by David Klein. Size: 25” x 40". Archival linen backed and ready to frame. Excellent condition, Grade A. Standing i...

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1960s American Modern David Klein Art

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Original Vintage TWA New York Poster by David Klein 1960 NYC

Original Vintage TWA New York Poster by David Klein 1960 NYC

By David Klein

Located in Boca Raton, FL

This is one of a series of great posters created by the noted American artist David Klein. Klein (1918 - 2005) produced illustrations for Broadway theatrical productions, Hollywood f...

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1960s David Klein Art

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Lithograph

Original David Klein 1950's Poster - Fly TWA The Orient

Original David Klein 1950's Poster - Fly TWA The Orient

By David Klein

Located in Boca Raton, FL

TWA (Trans World Airlines) was formed in 1924 as Transcontinental & Western Air. The airline's first route was New York to Los Angeles, soon followed by multiple National routes. The...

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1950s David Klein Art

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Lithograph

Circa 1960 original travel poster by David Klein for Trans World Airlines TWA
Circa 1960 original travel poster by David Klein for Trans World Airlines TWA

Circa 1960 original travel poster by David Klein for Trans World Airlines TWA

By David Klein

Located in PARIS, FR

Step into a vivid dream of Iberian flair with this striking circa 1960 original travel poster by David Klein, created for Trans World Airlines (TWA). Designed at the height of the Jet Age, this artwork invites viewers to fly across the Atlantic and immerse themselves in the timeless traditions and spectacle of Spain. Rendered in Klein’s unmistakable style—bold, graphic, and saturated with color—the poster is anchored by the imposing figure of a matador, resplendent in an elaborately embroidered traje de luces (suit of lights). His stoic expression, the gleaming detail of his costume, and the dramatic composition place the viewer right on the threshold of the bullring. In the background, another matador stands poised beneath the arches of a sunlit plaza de toros, while a stylized jetliner leaves a clean, modern contrail in the crimson sky above—signaling the future soaring above the heritage of the past. With its juxtaposition of tradition and modernity, this poster captures both the romance of Old Spain and the excitement of international travel in the mid-20th century. The golden Gothic script of “Spain” contrasts with the jet-age boldness of the “Fly TWA” lettering, creating a visual rhythm that reflects the era’s enthusiasm for cultural discovery through air travel. David Klein’s TWA...

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1960s David Klein Art

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Paper, Lithograph

Original Vintage Fly TWA St Louis Missouri by David Klein c1965 Arch

Original Vintage Fly TWA St Louis Missouri by David Klein c1965 Arch

By David Klein

Located in Boca Raton, FL

In the Post World War ll era, Howard Hughes, the owner of TWA was a dominant force in expanding and promoting the routes flown by his company. As the economy was vastly improving, ai...

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1960s David Klein Art

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Lithograph

1960 original travel poster by David Klein for Fly TWA to India
1960 original travel poster by David Klein for Fly TWA to India

1960 original travel poster by David Klein for Fly TWA to India

By David Klein

Located in PARIS, FR

In the world of travel advertising and design, David Klein's name shines brightly as a master of capturing the spirit and allure of distant destinations. Created in 1960, his origina...

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1960s David Klein Art

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Paper, Lithograph

Original Germany Fly TWA Jets linen backed vintage travel poster
Original Germany Fly TWA Jets linen backed vintage travel poster

Original Germany Fly TWA Jets linen backed vintage travel poster

By David Klein

Located in Spokane, WA

Original David Klein, Germany Fly TWA Jets (Larger format). Professional acid-free archival linen backing; ready to frame. Very good to excellent condition. The image of this or...

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1960s American Modern David Klein Art

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Original Vintage David Klein TWA - San Francisco c1960 Poster

Original Vintage David Klein TWA - San Francisco c1960 Poster

By David Klein

Located in Boca Raton, FL

In the Post World War ll era, Howard Hughes as the owner of TWA was a dominant force in expanding and promoting the routes flown by his company. As the economy was vastly improving, ...

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1960s David Klein Art

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Lithograph

Original Vintage Fly TWA to Florida Poster by David Klein c1960

Original Vintage Fly TWA to Florida Poster by David Klein c1960

By David Klein

Located in Boca Raton, FL

What would a trip to the Sunshine State be without a pair of sunglasses? This classic midcentury poster image captures the warm weather and seaside delights of Florida. It is likely ...

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1960s David Klein Art

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Lithograph

Spain - Fly TWA original vintage travel poster by David Klein
Spain - Fly TWA original vintage travel poster by David Klein

Spain - Fly TWA original vintage travel poster by David Klein

By David Klein

Located in London, GB

To see our other original vintage travel posters, scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from this Seller" - or send us a message if you cannot find th...

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1960s David Klein Art

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Lithograph

Original Vintage TWA Egypt UAR Poster by David Klein c1960

Original Vintage TWA Egypt UAR Poster by David Klein c1960

By David Klein

Located in Boca Raton, FL

This Egypt poster was created circa 1960 by the gifted American artist David Klein (1918 -2005) for TWA. The image utilizes figures from ancient Egyptian mythology to highlight the d...

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1960s David Klein Art

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Lithograph

Original David Klein 1960's Poster - Fly TWA Europe

Original David Klein 1960's Poster - Fly TWA Europe

By David Klein

Located in Boca Raton, FL

This Europe poster was created circa 1960 by the gifted American artist David Klein (1918 -2005) for TWA. Klein chose to depict some of the European highlights for this poster: The R...

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1960s David Klein Art

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Lithograph

Original Caribbean - South America Cruise vintage travel poster
Original Caribbean - South America Cruise vintage travel poster

Original Caribbean - South America Cruise vintage travel poster

By David Klein

Located in Spokane, WA

Original Caribbean South America Holland America Cruises vintage poster. S.S. Rotterdam and the S.S. Statedam cruise ships. Artist: David Klein. Archivally linen-backed and ready to frame. In excellent condition. Note that his poster was printed with a shiny surface. David Klein was the notable artist that created most of TWA’s travel posters...

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1970s American Modern David Klein Art

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Original Vintage David Klein Fly TWA Hong Kong Poster c1960

Original Vintage David Klein Fly TWA Hong Kong Poster c1960

By David Klein

Located in Boca Raton, FL

This striking travel poster was created for Trans World Airlines (TWA) to promote its jet-age service to Hong Kong, one of the most exotic and aspirational destinations in the airlin...

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1960s David Klein Art

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Lithograph

Original "The World Holland American Cruises" original vintage travel poster
Original "The World Holland American Cruises" original vintage travel poster

Original "The World Holland American Cruises" original vintage travel poster

By David Klein

Located in Spokane, WA

Original poster: THE WORLD OF HOLLAND AMERICAN CRUISES. Artistic: David Klein. Rare original unbacked vintage original David Klein poster printed on heavier paper stock with a glossy UV protective finish. What's not to love about this poster? Here are a few things going on in this original cruise line poster. Some champagne with lobster, Rockefeller Center statue, Mosco, Athena Parthenon, a Japanese woman in a kimono, Christ on the hill in Brazil, the large head of an elephant in India, a zebra, African headdress...

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1970s American Modern David Klein Art

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Original Vintage David Klein Fly TWA San Francisco Presidio Poster C1965

Original Vintage David Klein Fly TWA San Francisco Presidio Poster C1965

By David Klein

Located in Boca Raton, FL

This vibrant TWA travel poster celebrates San Francisco through the imaginative vision of American artist David Klein, whose bold, playful style helped redefine airline advertising i...

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1960s David Klein Art

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Lithograph

Original earliest Rome via TWA vintage travel poster
Original earliest Rome via TWA vintage travel poster

Original earliest Rome via TWA vintage travel poster

By David Klein

Located in Spokane, WA

Original linen-backed vintage travel poster: ROME via TWA. TWA Trans World Airlines. Lockheed Constellation flying over the statue of Poseidon (Neptune) Statue, Piazza Navona, ...

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1950s American Realist David Klein Art

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Original Vintage David Klein TWA Rome Swiss Guard Poster C1960 Small Format

Original Vintage David Klein TWA Rome Swiss Guard Poster C1960 Small Format

By David Klein

Located in Boca Raton, FL

TWA (Trans World Airlines) was formed in 1924 as Transcontinental & Western Air. The airline's first route was New York to Los Angeles, soon followed by multiple National routes. The airline expanded to serve Europe, the Middle East and Asia after WWII when the company was under the control of Howard Hughes, owner from 1939 until 1961. Hughes was a dominant force in expanding and promoting the routes flown by his company. The economy was vastly improving, and travels through air for business and pleasure increased too. Posters were a key element to promoting this form of travel and TWA. The airline started a decline in the 1970s that ended up in a third bankruptcy that caused their acquisition by American Airlines in 2001. The airline operated in 132 destinations worldwide and had a fleet size of 190. This Rome poster...

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1960s David Klein Art

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Lithograph

1948 Original poster by David Klein for TWA and its trips to Rome Italy
1948 Original poster by David Klein for TWA and its trips to Rome Italy

1948 Original poster by David Klein for TWA and its trips to Rome Italy

By David Klein

Located in PARIS, FR

Original poster by David Klein for TWA and its trips to Rome. A TWA Lockheed Super Constellation can be seen flying over the Neptune Fountain in Rome. Trans World Airlines (TWA) was ...

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1940s David Klein Art

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Linen, Paper, Lithograph

David Klein art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic David Klein art available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of art to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of orange, blue and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by David Klein in offset print, paper, lithograph and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the modern style. Not every interior allows for large David Klein art, so small editions measuring 16 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Benton Murdoch Spruance, Ernest Tino Trova, and Adolf Dehn. David Klein art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $450 and tops out at $10,780, while the average work can sell for $1,250.