Pan American poster, To Paris
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Pan American poster, To Paris
Pan American poster, To Paris, designed by Jean Carlu. Showing a stylised image of a woman with a basket of flowers, with Parisian landmarks in the background. Date: 1958
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Media ID 14237072
© Mary Evans Picture Library/Onslow Auctions Limited
1958 Airline Cafe Coeur Dame Eiffel Landmarks Modernism Notre Obelisk Parisian Sacre Stylised Transatlantic Carlu Designed
EDITORS COMMENTS
This stunning Pan American poster, titled "To Paris," was designed by the renowned French graphic designer Jean Carlu in 1958. The poster showcases a captivating image of a woman in modernist style, depicted with a basket overflowing with vibrant flowers. In the background, Parisian landmarks gracefully emerge, including the iconic Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, Sacré-Cœur, and the obelisk at Place de la Concorde. The poster's color palette of blue, green, yellow, red, and orange evokes a sense of excitement and anticipation for travel. Jean Carlu, a pioneer of modern graphic design, masterfully combined abstract shapes and clean lines with realistic representations of the Parisian icons. The woman in the foreground, with her elegant pose and the basket of flowers, symbolizes the allure and promise of a holiday in Paris. This poster is a testament to the golden age of travel posters and the enduring appeal of Paris as a premier travel destination. The "To Paris" poster was created during the 1950s, a time when transatlantic air travel became increasingly accessible to the general public. The poster's design embodies the optimism and glamour of the era, inviting viewers to embark on a journey across the Atlantic to experience the magic of Paris for themselves.
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