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One Sheet vintage poster is a renowned Norwegian travel advertisement titled
"Norvège, le Pays du Soleil de Minuit" (Norway, the Land of the Midnight Sun). It was originally designed by the artist Othar Holmboe in 1905 and is considered the first Norwegian travel poster.
Poster Details
Title: Norvège, le Pays du Soleil de Minuit
English Translation: Norway, the Land of the Midnight Sun
Artist: Othar Holmboe
Year Issued: 1905
Publisher: Norwegian State Railways (NSB) for the French market
Imagery
The image prominently features a traditional Norwegian stave church reflected in a body of water under the midnight sun. The specific church depicted is the Borgund Stave Church, a well-preserved medieval wooden church built around the year 1200. |
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