Air France World Air Network Planisphere 1937 signed and with original drawing by Lucien Boucher
- H45 x W66
- canvas
- green
Description
This original air france planisphere from 1937 is extremely rare because it is signed by lucien boucher with a drawing by the artist in the margin. It is stuck on a piece of cardboard. It measures approximately 66 X 45 cm and depicts air france's flight routes of the time, stretching from europe to the far east, brazil and argentina. Note, there were no flights connecting europe to north america at this time, this route being dominated by the liner normandie. Its colors are fresh and magnificent, its condition is a+, impeccable. Hand delivery possible in paris or st maur des fossés. Learn more about the work: this limited poster by lucien boucher is an artistic representation of the world map, highlighting air france's global reach. It features banners and stickers that mark the cities served by air france around the world, with iconic symbols such as the arc de triomphe for paris and skyscrapers for new york. Landmarks symbolize budapest, montevideo and baghdad, while stylized vignettes depict local inhabitants from scandinavia to southeast asia, complementing the map's aesthetic. Boucher, born in 1889 in chartres and graduated from the sèvres ceramics school, began his career as a caricaturist for the weekly humorous newspaper "le rire". He is particularly known for his planispheres and advertising posters for air france, inspired by surrealism and art deco.
Ref. : BY3W33B4
- Dimensions :
- H45 x W66
- Color :
- green
- Material :
- canvas
- Style :
- art deco
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