Designer: | Melai, Guus (1923-2000) |
Country: | Ireland |
Decade: | 1950 |
Dimensions: | 101 x 63 cm (40 x 24 3/4in.) |
Condition: | Excellent | | A - |
Publisher: | CIE - Córas Iompair Éireann (Irish Transport System) |
Printed by: | Alex. Thom & Co. |
Category: |
Railroad Travel |
Text at foot of the poster: Information: Your Local Travel Agent or Commercial Superintendent, Coras Iompair Éireánn, Kingsbridge Station, Dublin.
Guus Melai was one of a number of Dutch graphic artists recruited by Aer Lingus, CIE and the Irish Tourist Board in the 1950s. Others were Piet Sluis (q.v.), Jan de Fouw, Gerrit van Geldren and Bert van Embden. He produced some outstanding travel posters. This poster is ready to be framed and go on the wall :-)