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Air France
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vintage Air France world map poster, or "Planisphère Air France Réseau Aérien Mondial," an iconic piece of travel advertising art. It was designed by the French artist and illustrator Lucien Boucher, who was known by Air France as 'Monsieur Planisphère' for his extensive series of illustrated maps created between the 1930s and 1960s.
Key Details

Artist: Lucien Boucher (1889-1971)
Title: Air France, Réseau Aérien Mondial (Air France, World Air Network)
Date: The specific design in the image appears in different versions dated from around 1947 to the early 1950s.
Style: The map is rendered in a charming, illustrative style with surrealist and Art Deco influences, featuring a dark background that makes the colourful vignettes pop.
Content: The map uses white lines to show Air France's flight paths across the globe. The land masses are decorated with whimsical illustrations of local landmarks, people in traditional attire, and regional wildlife, promoting the exotic destinations served by the airline.

This highly collectible poster is considered a classic example of the golden age of air travel advertising.
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