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Antikbar, one sheet vintage Art Deco travel
poster advertising the Spanish city of Córdoba
. It was created by the artist Carlos Sáenz de Tejada for the Patronato Nacional del Turismo (Spanish National Tourist Board) around the late 1920s or early 1930s.
Poster Details
Title: "CORDOBA: CORTE DE LOS CALIFAS" ("Cordoba: Court of the Caliphs")
Artist: Carlos Sáenz de Tejada (1897–1958), a Spanish painter and illustrator known for his Art Deco style.
Commissioning Body: Patronato Nacional del Turismo (PNT).
Style: The poster is a prime example of the Art Deco movement's influence on travel advertising, featuring stylized imagery and a specific color palette designed to evoke the beauty and heritage of Spain.
Imagery: The artwork depicts an elegant figure of a man standing under Moorish arches, with a view of an iconic tower (likely part of the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba) and lush gardens, highlighting the city's rich Islamic history and architectural grandeur. |
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