Designer: | Gitz-Johansen, Aage (1897-1972) |
Country: | Sweden |
Decade: | 1970 |
Dimensions: | 100 x 62 cm | 39.37 x 24.41 inches |
Condition: | Mint | | A |
Publisher: | Jokkmokks Turistnämnd, Jokkmokk. |
Printed by: | Permild & Rosengren |
Category: |
Fairs/Exhibitions Travel |
This original vintage travel poster, designed by the versatile artist Gitz-Johansen, promotes a Sami market in Jokkmokk, Sweden. Gitz-Johansen, recognized for his depictions of mythical creatures in Greenland and his contributions to Greenlandic and Sami culture, brings his artistic touch to this piece.
Text on the poster reads:
"Lapp-Marknad i Jokkmokk
norr om polcirkeln
börjar första torsdagen i februari
Jokkmokks Turistnämnd, Jokkmokk"
Translation:
"Sami Market in Jokkmokk
north of the Arctic Circle
begins the first Thursday in February
Jokkmokk Tourist Board, Jokkmokk"
The poster is preserved in excellent condition, making it a remarkable testament to Gitz-Johansen's artistic legacy and a captivating piece of historical promotion for the Sami market in Jokkmokk.