Original 1960 Air France advertising poster by Jacques Nathan-Garamond, colour lithograph printed by Imprimerie S.A. Courbet, Paris. A iconic masterpiece of mid-century modernist graphic design featuring a stylized, geometric interpretation of an African ceremonial mask composed of vibrant cobalt blue, burnt orange, black, and terracotta shapes set against a clean off-white ground.
Printed by IMP. S.A. COURBET - PARIS. PRINTED IN FRANCE, for Air France
Signed in the poster print as Nathan
Dimensions: 39 in x 25 in (100 cm x 62 cm)
Condition: some light marks and rough edges, see photos for detail.
Jacques Nathan-Garamond was an important French graphic designer, illustrator and painter. He studied at the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs, worked for clients including Air France, and was an early member of the Alliance Graphique Internationale. His work is also represented at MoMA.
After the war, he became a graphic artist, whose work included the poster for the 1949 UNESCO exhibition "Les Droits de l'Homme" on the Rights of Man. He did commercial work for companies such as Mazda, Air France and Telefunken.
Air 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).
Because 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.
When framed these colourful and detailed posters, with vibrant colours can become a centre piece for any room, to remind us of a simpler time.
These posters are sent as unframed. They will be delivered in a cardboard tube for protection.
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