Designer: | Henry, Paul |
Country: | Ireland |
Decade: | 1960 |
Dimensions: | 101.5 x 63.5 cm | 39.96 x 25 inches |
Condition: | Almost good | | B - |
Publisher: | Bord Failte, the Irish Tourist Board |
Printed by: | Ormond Printing Co Ltd. |
Category: |
Travel |
This is an original Irish travel poster promoting Ireland as a travel destination, featuring a beautiful depiction of the Connemara landscape by renowned Irish artist Paul Henry RHA. The artwork showcases a vibrant green landscape, with the mountains of the Twelve Bens in the background and the Owenglin River winding through the scene, along with a charming cottage by a lake.
Beneath the painting, the French text reads: *Paysage de Connemara - Landscape of Connemara*, appealing to both French and English-speaking audiences.
The poster exhibits signs of age-related wear, including crumbles, small tears, and dirt, yet it retains the essence of its original charm and serves as a nostalgic representation of Ireland’s natural beauty.