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One sheet iconic vintage travel advertisement for Trans World Airlines (
TWA), created by the influential American commercial artist David Klein. This specific "New York / Fly TWA" design, first produced in 1956, is celebrated for its abstract, kaleidoscopic depiction of Times Square at night.
Poster Details
Artist: David Klein (1918–2005), a master of mid-century travel posters.
Airline: Trans World Airlines (TWA).
Subject: A vibrant, geometric illustration of Times Square, New York City, capturing the energy of the billboards and lights.
Significance: The original 1956 version (which features a detailed TWA Lockheed Constellation propeller plane, as seen in your image) is particularly rare and sought after by collectors. Later versions were updated with a generic jet silhouette as airlines transitioned to jet aircraft.
Legacy: A copy of this poster is part of the permanent collection at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City. |
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