Designer: | Yran, Knut (1920-1998) |
Country: | Norway |
Decade: | 1950 |
Year: | 1951 |
Dimensions: | 100.0 x 62.0 cm | 39.370078740000004 x 24.4094488188 inches |
Condition: | Very good/excellent | | A-/B+ |
Linen backed | |
Publisher: | Norwegian State Railways / Norway Travel Association |
Printed by: | Norway by Grøndahl & Søn |
Category: |
Ski / Sports Travel |
This wonderful and highly sought-after original 1951 ski travel poster by Norwegian design master Knut Yran captures the soul of Norway's skiing heritage with charm and wit. A stylized red cradle adorned with traditional rosemaling cradles a smiling child, skis and poles in hand, floating against a snowy mountain backdrop. A clever and enduring image that reinforces Norway as “The Cradle of Skiing.”
A true icon of Scandinavian poster design — vibrant, playful, and deeply rooted in cultural identity — this is a standout collector’s piece for fans of skiing, mid-century travel art, or Nordic design.
Condition:
Professionally mounted on linen with an acid-free barrier for preservation. Light foxing at the bottom, pinholes at corners, and light age wear. Presents beautifully overall.