 |
Daybill
"Fly to Africa and the Middle East" travel advertisement for BOAC (British Overseas Airways Corporation), dating from the 1950s or 1960s. The artist is typically listed as anonymous.
Poster Details
Airline: British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC)
Destinations: Africa and the Middle East
Era: Mid-century (circa 1950s-1960s), considered part of the "golden age" of air travel
Imagery: The artwork features a striking juxtaposition of a large West African mask in the foreground and a Middle Eastern market scene with a mosque, minaret, and vendor in the background. A BOAC jet plane flies overhead in the sky.
Purpose: The poster was designed to promote air travel to these exotic destinations, capturing the glamour and excitement of international journeys. |
|
|
