Original Restored German Travel Poster for Spain by Guy Georget c.1940
$1,495
ABOUT
Original vintage linen backed German travel poster for Spain featuring artwork by Guy Georget. Signed in plate. Georget’s first commercial posters appear in the late 1940s. Hired by the tourist boards, the artist produced posters tempting people to visit Spain in which you see the influence of Picasso and Georges Braque.
Published by the Direccion General del Turismo / Directorate General of Tourism.
- CREATOR Guy Goerget (1911-1992). Printed by Fournier Vitoria, Spain.
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DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1940.
- MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Paper, Lithograph, Linen backed.
- CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Professionally restored and linen backed.
- DIMENSIONS Overall: H 41.5 in. W 26.5 in. Poster: H 39 in. W 24.5 in.
HISTORY
Very little is known about this artist. Georget’s first commercial posters appear in the late 1940s. Hired by the tourist boards, the artist produced posters tempting people to visit Spain in which you see the influence of Picasso and Georges Braque.
In 1960, Georget was awarded a prestigious commission which would please any graphic artist — he was selected to design the logo of France’s venerable Postal Service “La Poste”. During this period, he also worked for Air France, another prestigious post for graphic artists of the time.
In 1960, Georget was awarded a prestigious commission which would please any graphic artist — he was selected to design the logo of France’s venerable Postal Service “La Poste”. During this period, he also worked for Air France, another prestigious post for graphic artists of the time.
As a travel poster, "Spanien" not only serves as a promotional tool but also as a cultural ambassador. In the aftermath of World War II, such posters played a crucial role in rekindling the allure of travel. Georget's creation encapsulates the optimism of the era, inviting travelers to rediscover the world and indulge in the richness of Spanish landscapes and traditions.
