Designer: | Unknown |
Country: | Benelux |
Decade: | 1940 |
Dimensions: | 95 x 58 cm | 37.4 x 22.83 inches |
Condition: | Excellent | | A - |
Printed by: | Lithographed by Smeets & Schippers, Amsterdam |
Category: |
Travel |
This vintage travel poster promotes "Holland" as a destination. The artwork features a vibrant and painterly style, showcasing a young woman in a red bikini seated confidently on a small boat, enjoying a sunny day. Beside her is a fisherman, wearing traditional Dutch attire, including a wide-brimmed hat. He is actively rowing, adding a sense of motion and life to the scene.
In the background, a picturesque beach setting unfolds, with sandy shores, colorful beach huts, and recreational sailboats dotting the horizon. The word "HOLLAND" is boldly printed at the bottom in large, capital letters, emphasizing the destination. The use of warm tones and soft brushstrokes evokes a feeling of leisure and charm, capturing the essence of a coastal holiday.
The poster is a captivating example of mid-century travel advertising, blending cultural imagery and vacation allure.