{"product_id":"vintage-air-france-afrique-occidentale-travel-poster-1950-by-vincent-guerra","title":"Vintage Air France \"Afrique Occidentale\" Travel Poster, 1950, by Vincent Guerra","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\"\u003eAn original Air France travel poster from 1950, designed by French illustrator Vincent Guerra, and commissioned to promote Air France’s expanded post-WWII commercial routes to \"Afrique Occidentale\" (French West Africa).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\"\u003eThe composition features a powerful, stylized profile silhouette of a West African figure adorned with a prominent gold earring subtly embossed with the iconic Air France winged sea-horse logo (\u003ci\u003ecrevette\u003c\/i\u003e). In the foreground, two figures in striped garments prepare food with a mortar and pestle surrounded by bold blocks of red and yellow colour. A classic mid-century propeller airliner cruises through a bright yellow sky overhead to symbolise the connection between heritage and modern flight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\"\u003ePrinted by the historic \u003ci\u003eAlepee \u0026amp; Cie\u003c\/i\u003e house in Paris, this magnificent piece is an exceptional example of mid-century graphic design and airline advertising history. It is a must-have for aviation enthusiasts, travel history buffs, or anyone looking for an authentic, high-impact mid-century statement piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\"\u003eArtist: Vincent Guerra\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\"\u003eSize: 62cm x 43cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\"\u003eYear of Publication: 1950\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\"\u003eCountry of Origin: France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\"\u003ePrinter: \u003ci\u003eAlepee \u0026amp; Cie\u003c\/i\u003e, Paris\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\"\u003ePrint type: Lithograph \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\"\u003eCondition: Very good, backed on linen\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"North Ridge Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55260363948369,"sku":null,"price":750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/4751\/5217\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_d6315e7a-7560-4852-8524-613790ad4095.jpg?v=1791735036","url":"https:\/\/northridgegallery.com\/products\/vintage-air-france-afrique-occidentale-travel-poster-1950-by-vincent-guerra","provider":"North Ridge Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}