 |
One sheet vintage travel poster was designed by the esteemed Australian commercial artist
Percival Albert (Percy) Trompf (1902–1964).
Commonly referred to as the "Australia Orient Line - Three Stockmen" poster, it was issued in the early 1930s to promote voyages to Australia for the Orient Steam Navigation Company.
Key Details of the Poster
Artist: Percy Trompf, known for his Art Deco style and innovative use of flat, vibrant colors to promote Australian tourism.
Imagery: It features three Australian horsemen (stockmen) gazing out from a hilltop vista, intended to evoke a sense of adventure and national identity.
Message: The text highlights the company's "20,000 Ton Ships," emphasizing the Orient Line's status as a "heavyweight" in the shipping business during that era.
Company Management: The poster lists Anderson Green & Co. Ltd. as managers. This firm was formed in 1919 after P&O acquired a controlling interest in the Orient Line, and they managed the line until it was fully absorbed by P&O in 1960. |
|
|
