| Designer: | Artigas, Josep Ojeda (1919-1992) |
| Country: | Switzerland |
| Decade: | 1950 |
| Year: | 1958 |
| Dimensions: | 98.0 x 64.0 cm | 38.5826771652 x 25.196850393600002 inches |
| Condition: | Very good/excellent | | A-/B+ |
| Linen backed | |
| Printed by: | S.A. Lith. Klausfelder Vevey |
| Category / Theme: |
Travel |
This original vintage Switzerland travel poster from 1958 was designed by Josep Artigas Ojeda (1919-1992). With its cheerful colors and playful modernist illustration, the poster presents Switzerland as a destination for holidays throughout the year.
The word "VEVEY" forms the central graphic element, with the large colored letters dividing a series of lively scenes. Winter is represented by skiers and a snowy landscape, while the warmer seasons show walking, flowers, lakeside relaxation, sailing and swimming. The smiling sun, mountains, lake and swan reinforce the light-hearted holiday atmosphere. At the bottom, "Suisse - Schweiz - Switzerland" promotes the destination to an international audience.
The bold typography, simplified figures and bright blocks of color make this a particularly charming example of 1950s Swiss travel poster design, advertising both Vevey and Switzerland as destinations for winter sports and summer holidays.
Mounted on linen. In excellent condition. Minor age wear.