{"product_id":"1969-air-france-hong-kong-travel-poster-georges-mathieu-abstract-art","title":"1969 Air France Hong Kong Travel Poster – Georges Mathieu Abstract Art","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn original Air France Hong Kong travel poster designed by French artist Georges Mathieu. Sharp red, yellow, green and white strokes burst across a black background, with bold yellow lettering and the airline’s name in gold below. The composition suggests the movement, lights and bustle of Hong Kong through expressive marks and colour. Published by Air France and printed in France by Imprimerie Lalande, this example bears a printing reference ending “4-69”, indicating a 1969 printing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference: 22.706 P\/4-69\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003ePrinter: Impression Lalande, Paris\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Édité par Air France\u003cbr\u003eArtist: Georges Mathieu\u003cbr\u003eSigned in the poster print as Mathieu\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 39 in x 25 in (100 cm x 60 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeorges Mathieu (1921–2012) was a French painter associated with lyrical abstraction: an expressive style built around spontaneous lines, colour and movement. He became known for painting quickly, sometimes before an audience, and for marks resembling dramatic handwriting. His Air France posters brought this approach into everyday advertising, making the atmosphere of each destination the subject of the image. The energetic strokes in this Hong Kong design are characteristic of his work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAir France is the flag carrier of France headquartered in Tremblay-en-France. Air France was formed on 7 October 1933 from a merger of Air Orient, Air Union, Compagnie Générale Aéropostale, Compagnie Internationale de Navigation Aérienne (CIDNA), and Société Générale de Transport Aérien (SGTA).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of the age of these posters, there are areas of wear and tear, particularly on the edges. I have done my best to take photos where they are torn or stained. The good news is that when framed, the tears press up well against glass, and edges can be hidden by mats. Any wear picked up from years are part of the vintage charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen framed these colourful and detailed posters, with vibrant colours can become a centre piece for any room, to remind us of a simpler time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese posters are sent as unframed. They will be delivered in a cardboard tube for protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the FAQ for more information on shipping, tracking and insurance options.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lampposted","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62871570841987,"sku":"L1C03","price":800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/8538\/7139\/files\/DSCF8140.jpg?v=1792329291","url":"https:\/\/lampposted.com\/products\/1969-air-france-hong-kong-travel-poster-georges-mathieu-abstract-art","provider":"Lampposted","version":"1.0","type":"link"}