| Designer: | Photo: Bob Martin |
| Country: | Africa |
| Decade: | 1960 |
| Dimensions: | 103.0 x 63.5 cm | 40.551181102200005 x 24.9999999999 inches |
| Condition: | Excellent | | A - |
| Publisher: | SATOUR (South African Tourist Corporation) |
| Printed by: | Cape and Transvaal Printers, Cape Town |
| Category / Theme: |
Travel |
This attractive South African travel poster from the 1960s promotes the country as a destination for sunshine, beaches, and a relaxed coastal lifestyle. Issued by the South African Tourist Corporation, the poster features a color photograph by SATOUR's chief photographer Bob Martin, one of the leading photographers responsible for promoting South Africa to international travelers during the jet age.
The image captures a couple enjoying a sunny seaside setting overlooking a beautiful beach and sparkling ocean. The slogan "for holiday sunshine and cool sea breezes" emphasizes the country's favorable climate and coastal attractions, presenting South Africa as an ideal destination for leisure and relaxation. The clean typography, vibrant colors, and optimistic imagery are characteristic of 1960s tourism advertising, reflecting the growing popularity of long-distance holiday travel.
A fine example of mid-century photographic travel promotion, documenting both the style and aspirations of international tourism during the 1960s.
Condition: Excellent condition. A particularly fresh and well-preserved example.