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Porla

After One sheet vintage poster is an original authentic "Porla Brunn Sweden" travel poster from 1932, designed by the acclaimed Swedish artist Anders Beckman. It is a notable example of the Art Deco style in Swedish graphic design. Information about the Poster and Resort Designer: Anders Beckman (1907-1967). Year: 1932. Location: Porla Brunn, a historic spa town and health resort in Sweden known for its healing mineral springs since the 1700s. Purpose: The poster promoted the resort as a destination for health and wellness treatments. Text & Treatments: The text at the bottom, in Swedish, promotes "Rest, recreation, slimming regimes, and the treatment of gastrointestinal, metabolic, and blood diseases". Historical Context: The spring water, known as "Porlavatten," was bottled at a local factory for many years and is still available today in some water vending machines.