Air France - North America - Vintage Poster by Jean Colin - 1956

Graphic, bold, and resolutely stylized, this travel poster designed by Jean Colin in 1956 for Air France celebrates North America through a striking and high-contrast image, typical of 1950s advertising aesthetics. Printed in Paris by Imprimerie Mourlot, this 39 x 24.4 inch lithograph combines visual modernity with symbolic humor.

Set against a starry midnight blue background, a Native American figure in traditional dress - feathered headdress, decorated moccasins, red pipe - faces an abstract skyscraper evoking the vertical skyline of New York. This stylized face-off, between ancestral culture and urban modernity, brilliantly conveys the transatlantic imagination of the time in a minimalist yet instantly recognizable composition.

The bold color contrast, clean lines, and frontal symbolism lend the image remarkable visual impact. Jean Colin, a leading figure in French poster design, showcases here his talent for formal synthesis and graphic wit.

Linen-backed and in A+ condition, this rare piece will appeal to collectors of Air France posters, lovers of 1950s graphic design, and enthusiasts of the visual history of travel.