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Original Vintage German Travel Poster for Spain by Guy Georget c.1940

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ABOUT Original vintage German travel poster for Spain featuring artwork by Guy Georget. Signed in plate. Georget’s first commercial posters appear in the late 1940s. Hired by the tourist boards, the artist produced posters tempting people to visit Spain in which you see the influence of Picasso and Georges Braque. Published by the Direccion General del Turismo / Directorate General of Tourism. CREATOR Guy Goerget (1911-1992). Printed by Fournier Vitoria, Spain. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1940. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Paper, Lithograph. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Small hole lower right. Pin hole top right. Top left corner two small tears. Lower right three inch tear and damage at the corner. Would recommend linen backing. DIMENSIONS H 24.5 in. W 39 in. HISTORY ABOUT Original vintage German travel poster for Spain featuring artwork by Guy Georget. Signed in plate. Georget’s first commercial posters appear in the late 1940s. Hired by the tourist boards, the artist produced posters tempting people to visit Spain in which you see the influence of Picasso and Georges Braque. Published by the Direccion General del Turismo / Directorate General of Tourism. CREATOR Guy Goerget (1911-1992). Printed by Fournier Vitoria, Spain. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1940. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Paper, Lithograph. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Small hole lower right. Pin hole top right. Top left corner two small tears. Lower right three inch tear and damage at the corner. Would recommend linen backing. DIMENSIONS H 24.5 in. W 39 in. HISTORY As a travel poster, "Espagne" not only serves as a promotional tool but also as a cultural ambassador. In the aftermath of World War II, such posters played a crucial role in rekindling the allure of travel and fostering a sense of wanderlust. Georget's creation encapsulates the optimism of the era, inviting travelers to rediscover the world and indulge in the richness of Spanish landscapes and traditions.
  • Creator:
    Guy Georget (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 39 in (99.06 cm)Width: 24.25 in (61.6 cm)Depth: 0.013 in (0.32 mm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Posters SKU 0561stDibs: LU1280242448722

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