1940 Grand Meeting d'Aviation
By: Anonymous
Date: 1940 (circa) Lausanne, Switzerland
Dimensions: 31 x 25.5 inches (79 x 65 cm)
This is a striking Art Deco-style poster promoting the Grand Meeting d'Aviation an early to mid-century aviation gathering that featured competitions that showcased advancements in aviation technology, aerial acrobatics, parachutists, and more.
This vintage poster depicts a dramatic aerial scene of three futuristic red aircraft soaring through a deep blue sky. These sleek, streamlined planes, rendered in bold red with glass cockpits and dramatic motion lines, appear to be inspired by experimental or conceptual aircraft of the early to mid-20th century, possibly drawing from the cutting-edge designs of the interwar and early postwar aviation eras. The composition creates a sense of speed and precision, emphasizing the excitement and technological advancements associated with airshows of the time.
The poster was produced to promote a major aviation event, a "Grand Meeting d'Aviation," which translates to "Great Aviation Meeting" in French. Such events, popular in the early and mid-20th century, showcased aerial acrobatics, technological innovations, and daring feats by pilots, attracting large crowds of aviation enthusiasts. These air meetings were crucial in fostering public enthusiasm for aviation, particularly in an era when air travel was still relatively new and evolving rapidly.
The poster was printed using the lithographic process by Marsens, a printer based in Lausanne, Switzerland, suggesting that this particular event was likely held in Switzerland or a nearby Francophone region. The Art Deco aesthetic, characterized by its clean lines, bold colors, and futuristic themes, aligns with the style popular in aviation and travel posters of the 1930s and 1940s.
Condition: Poster is in A condition, professionally linen-backed, exhibiting bright color throughout and full margins on all sides.
Inventory #92251
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