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Mounted One sheet vintage travel poster for Norway's summer season. It was designed by the Norwegian-American artist Benjamin Blessum in the 1920s or 1930s for the Norwegian State Railways (Norges Statsbaner). Poster Details Artist: Benjamin Blessum (1877–1954), a painter and graphic artist known primarily for his Norwegian landscapes. Purpose: To promote summer travel and tourism in Norway to an American audience. Blessum served as the railways' representative in New York from 1923 to 1936. Artwork: The image is a lithograph that depicts a serene Norwegian fjord scene, complete with snow-capped mountains and a body of water, possibly featuring a small cruise ship