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One sheet vintage "See India" travel poster
from the 1950s (specifically around 1958), designed by the renowned Sikh artist Sobha Singh.
Poster Details
Artist: Sobha Singh (1901–1986), a famous painter known for his religious and cultural artworks.
Subject: It features two Tibetan monks playing Dungchen—traditional long ceremonial horns—against the backdrop of Kangchenjunga, the world’s third-highest mountain.
Publisher: The poster was issued by the Advertising Branch of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, to promote tourism in the Darjeeling region.
History: The phrase "See India" was a common slogan used by the Indian tourism board in the mid-20th century to attract international visitors. |
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