Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 6

Klein, Original TWA Poster, India, Sacred Elephant, Plane, Tourism Aviation 1960

About the Item

Travel advertising poster from the TWA company to promote tourism in India. Artist: Klein David (1918-2005) Title: India – Fly TWA Jets Date: circa 1960 Printer: Litho in USA Size (w x h): 24.8 x 40 in / 63 x 101.5 cm Materials and Techniques: Colour lithograph on paper Linen backing: Yes Condition: A (Designates a poster in very good condition. The colours are fresh and there are no or very few paper losses. If there are imperfections they are marginal and imperceptible) Additional Details: Klein chose to highlight on this poster an elephant in shimmering colors, a sacred animal in India. Every year in the country, a festival takes place where elephants are painted and decorated to pay homage to this sacred animal. David Klein was an American artist, best known for his influential work in advertising. Although he did illustrations for Broadway theater productions, Hollywood films, the U.S. military, and many corporate clients, Klein is best remembered for the iconic travel images he created for Howard Hughes and Trans World Airlines (TWA) in the 1950s and 1960s. Trans World Airlines, TWA, is a former American airline, which was part of the Big Four (American Airlines, United Airlines and the defunct Eastern Air Lines). The company was established on July 13, 1925. In October 1930, it merged with Transcontinental Air Transport to become Transcontinental and Western Air (T&WA). In 1950, the company changed its name to Trans World Airlines (TWA). From the mid-1940s to the early 1970s, TWA was one of only two American airlines to fly to Europe (the other being Pan American World Airways). We are specialized in fine prints and original vintage posters and have been providing expert advice to international clients, collectors and museums since 1970. We guarantee the authenticity of all our items.
  • Creator:
    David Klein (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 39.97 in (101.5 cm)Width: 24.81 in (63 cm)Depth: 0.4 in (1 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1960
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 2249192297281stDibs: LU7066236402022
More From This SellerView All
  • Dehedin, Original Air France Poster, Cargo, Constellation, Aviation, Plane 1952
    Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
    Original Vintage Poster for Air France created by Alphonse Dehedin in 1952. Artist: Dehedin Alphonse Title: Air France – Transporte tout, Partout Date: 1952 Size (w x h): 24,6x 39.4...
    Category

    20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Posters

    Materials

    Paper

  • Plaquet, Original Air France Poster, Capital Airlines, USA, Aviation, Plane 1952
    Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
    Original Vintage Poster for Air France and Capital Airlines created by Plaquet in 1952. Artist: Plaquet Title: Air France Capital Airlines – Deux réseaux un seul billet Date: 1952 S...
    Category

    20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Posters

    Materials

    Paper

  • Nielsen, Original Travel Poster, North America SAS Airline Aviation Buffalo 1960
    By Otto Nielsen
    Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
    Scandinavian advertising poster for SAS to promote tourism in Northern America. Artist: Otto Nielsen (1916 - 2000) Title: North America by SAS Date: 1960 Size (w x h): 24.8 x 39.2 i...
    Category

    20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Posters

    Materials

    Paper

  • Nielsen, Original Travel Poster, Scandinavia Fly SAS Airline Aviation Stork 1960
    By Otto Nielsen
    Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
    Scandinavian advertising poster for SAS to promote tourism in Scandinavia. Artist: Otto Nielsen (1916 - 2000) Title: Scandinavia by SAS Date: 1960 Size (w x h): 24.8 x 39.2 in / 63 ...
    Category

    20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Posters

    Materials

    Paper

  • Nielsen, Original Travel Poster, South Africa, SAS Airline Aviation Ostrich 1960
    By Otto Nielsen
    Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
    Scandinavian advertising poster for SAS to promote tourism in Southern Africa. Artist: Otto Nielsen (1916 - 2000) Title: South Africa by SAS Date: 1960 Size (w x h): 24.8 x 39.2 in ...
    Category

    20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Posters

    Materials

    Paper

  • Nielsen, Original Travel Poster, South America, Aviation SAS Airline, Llama 1960
    By Otto Nielsen
    Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
    Scandinavian advertising poster for SAS to promote tourism in Southern America. Artist: Otto Nielsen (1916 - 2000) Title: South America by SAS Date: 1960 Size (w x h): 24.8 x 39.2 i...
    Category

    20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Posters

    Materials

    Paper

You May Also Like
  • Original Vintage Air Travel Poster India Fly TWA Jets Up & Away Elephant Design
    By David Klein
    Located in London, GB
    Original vintage travel poster for India Fly TWA Jets Up Up and Away featuring a colourful design by the American artist David Klein (1918-2005) depicting a decorative Indian elephan...
    Category

    Vintage 1960s American Posters

    Materials

    Paper

  • 1960 TWA - Switzerland Original Vintage Poster
    By David Klein
    Located in Winchester, GB
    This poster was created in 1960 for Howard Hughes' Trans World Airlines promoting their routes to Switzerland from the USA. Illustrated by influential American artist David Klein, th...
    Category

    Vintage 1960s American Posters

    Materials

    Paper

  • 1960 TWA - Portugal Original Vintage Poster
    By David Klein
    Located in Winchester, GB
    Depicting the Equestrian Statue of Joseph in the countries capital of Lisbon, this stunning poster was created for Howard Hughes’ Trans World Airlines promoting their routes to Por...
    Category

    Vintage 1960s American Posters

    Materials

    Paper

  • 1960 TWA - Paris Original Vintage Poster
    By David Klein
    Located in Winchester, GB
    This poster was created in 1960 for Howard Hughes’ Trans World Airlines promoting their routes to Los Angeles, California. Illustrated by influential American artist David Klein, thi...
    Category

    Vintage 1960s American Posters

    Materials

    Linen, Paper

  • 1960 TWA - New York Original Vintage Poster
    By David Klein
    Located in Winchester, GB
    This poster was created in 1960 for Howard Hughes’ Trans World Airlines promoting their routes to New York. Illustrated by influential American artist David Klein, this design featur...
    Category

    Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Posters

    Materials

    Linen, Paper

  • 1960 TWA, New York Original Vintage Poster
    By David Klein
    Located in Winchester, GB
    This poster was created in 1960 for Howard Hughes’ Trans World Airlines promoting their routes to New York. Illustrated by influential American artist Da...
    Category

    Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Posters

    Materials

    Paper

Recently Viewed

View All