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One sheet
vintage Spanish travel poster from around the 1930s, issued by the Patronato Nacional del Turismo (National Tourism Board) to promote Alcalá de Henares, Spain.
Details
Subject: The poster features the historic facade of the University of Alcalá, which is a UNESCO Heritage Site. The text below reads, "Cuna de Cervantes, Universidad del Renacimiento" which translates to "Cradle of Cervantes, University of the Renaissance," referencing the city as the birthplace of the famous writer Miguel de Cervantes.
Artist: The poster was created by the Spanish artist Vaquero (A. Vercher).
Style: It is a classic example of Art Deco travel poster design. |
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