Designer: | Foto: Egli |
Country: | Norway |
Decade: | 1950 |
Year: | 1953 |
Dimensions: | 100 x 62 cm | 39.37 x 24.41 inches |
Condition: | Very good/excellent | | A-/B+ |
Publisher: | Norwegian State Railways, Norway Travel Association |
Printed by: | Grøndahl & Søn |
Category: |
Travel |
This stunning original 1953 travel poster promotes Norway as "Nature’s Wonderland," featuring a vibrant photograph of the iconic Kviknes Hotel in Balestrand, overlooking the serene waters of the Sognefjord. The hotel, with its grand wooden structure and long verandas, stands as the largest and most impressive of Norway's historic wooden hotels. The Sognefjord, renowned as the largest and best-known fjord in Norway and the third longest in the world, serves as the breathtaking backdrop.
In the foreground, a woman is seated on a boat, gazing out over the tranquil fjord toward the majestic hotel and surrounding mountains. Her relaxed pose and refined attire evoke a sense of peaceful luxury, inviting viewers to imagine themselves embarking on this idyllic journey through one of Norway’s most picturesque landscapes.
The poster is in excellent condition, preserving its timeless charm.