Air France - Paris - Vintage Poster by E. Lancaster - 1956

Paris seen from above, in all its symbolic splendor: this is what E. Lancaster poetically captures in this original 1956 travel poster created for Air France. Blending aerial modernity with romantic iconography, the composition offers a stylized portrait of the French capital - presented as a dream destination at the heart of Europe.

Around the vertical axis of the Place de la Concorde obelisk unfolds a collage of iconic Parisian emblems: the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Notre-Dame, Sacré-Cœur, a violin, a rose, and a glass of champagne - all elements evoking Parisian culture, elegance, and art de vivre. The off-center, dynamic layout suggests motion, travel, and flight.

Printed by A. Karcher using the lithographic process, this poster combines soft tones with stylized graphics in a distinctly 1950s aesthetic. Linen-backed and in excellent condition - graded A, with a minor repaired tear in the upper margin, this large-format piece - measuring 39.4 x 24.8 inches - is a charming and collectible example of mid-century Air France poster art, ideal for lovers of vintage travel design and Paris alike.