Designer: | Dahlin, Gunnar (1905-1984) |
Country: | Sweden |
Decade: | 1940 |
Year: | 1949 |
Dimensions: | 100 x 62 cm | 39.37 x 24.41 inches |
Condition: | Very good/excellent | | A-/B+ |
Publisher: | SAS Scandinavian Airlines System |
Printed by: | Tornbloms / Svenska Tryckeri AB Sthlm. |
Category: |
Airline/Aviation |
This exceptionally rare vintage poster, designed by Swedish illustrator Gunnar Dahlin in 1949, was issued during the early days of Scandinavian Airlines System to promote their flights from Europe to Asia.
The poster features a captivating scene from the Far East, likely Thailand, showcasing an elephant with a rider in festive costume. A DC-6 aircraft soars overhead, emphasizing the reach of SAS's expanding routes.
The poster is in overall very good condition, with minor wear and pinholes in the corners, making it a remarkable piece of aviation history.