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"Wonderful Copenhagen" travel poster, originally designed by Danish artist Viggo Vagnby.
Poster History and Origin
Designer: Created by Viggo Vagnby (1896–1966), a prominent Danish poster artist.
Release: The poster was first issued in 1953 or 1959 (sources vary slightly by specific edition) for the Wonderful Copenhagen tourism organization.
Inspiration: The whimsical scene—a policeman stopping traffic for a mother duck and her ducklings—was inspired by a real-life event that occurred in the Frederiksberg district of Copenhagen.
Legacy: It is considered one of the most famous and desired vintage Danish travel posters.
Art Style and Features
Style: The poster features a Modernist, Mid-Century Danish style characterized by simplified shapes and playful illustration.
Key Elements: It depicts a diverse crowd of people, a classic white car, and a yellow Copenhagen tram (numbered 127) all waiting as the duck family crosses the street. |
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