Egypt Sphinx
One sheet This is an original 1960s vintage travel poster created for United Arab Airlines Jets to promote tourism to Egypt. Signed by the Egyptian artist Assem Ismail in the bottom right corner ("ASSEM"), the piece dates to circa 1968 and reflects the mid-century commercial aviation era.
Key Poster Details
• Airline & Historical Context. United Arab Airlines was the name used by Egypt's national flag carrier (now EgyptAir) between 1957 and 1971, following the political union between Egypt and Syria known as the United Arab Republic. The winged logo in the top right corner displays the red, white, and black tricolor flag with two green stars.
• Artist & Style. Designed by Assem Ismail, who created a well-known series of vibrant posters for the airline during the late 1960s. The artwork blends bold, expressive brushstrokes of yellow, red, blue, and green with sharp black line illustrations.
• Visual Elements. The composition bridges ancient and Islamic Egyptian heritage alongside modern flight, featuring the Great Sphinx of Giza in the foreground, historic Cairo mosque minarets on the right, and a small jet silhouette flying through the warm sky on the left.
Key Poster Details
• Airline & Historical Context. United Arab Airlines was the name used by Egypt's national flag carrier (now EgyptAir) between 1957 and 1971, following the political union between Egypt and Syria known as the United Arab Republic. The winged logo in the top right corner displays the red, white, and black tricolor flag with two green stars.
• Artist & Style. Designed by Assem Ismail, who created a well-known series of vibrant posters for the airline during the late 1960s. The artwork blends bold, expressive brushstrokes of yellow, red, blue, and green with sharp black line illustrations.
• Visual Elements. The composition bridges ancient and Islamic Egyptian heritage alongside modern flight, featuring the Great Sphinx of Giza in the foreground, historic Cairo mosque minarets on the right, and a small jet silhouette flying through the warm sky on the left.
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