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One sheet original vintage travel poster for Beyrouth (Beirut), Lebanon, which was created in 1953. The poster was designed by an illustrator named J.D. Harmouch.
Poster Details
Artist: J.D. Harmouch
Year: 1953
Description: The artwork uses a compass design with arrows that point towards a central red dot, symbolizing Beirut as a central hub or destination. It promotes Lebanon's diverse attractions and connectivity, featuring illustrations of airplanes for air links ("Liaisons Aériennes") and boats for maritime exchanges ("Echanges Maritimes").
Key Phrases: The text around the compass highlights Lebanon as a place of "Mer et Montagne" (Sea and Mountain) and a "Centre d'Estivage" (Summer Resort). The arrows also indicate East and West: "Occident" and "Moyen Orient" (Middle East). |
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