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Tenerife Las Islas Afortunadas

Mounted One Sheet original Spanish travel poster titled "Tenerife: Las Islas Afortunadas," which translates to "Tenerife: The Fortunate Islands". Created circa 1930, the poster was produced for the Patronato Nacional del Turismo (National Tourism Board) to promote tourism to the Canary Islands. Poster Details Artist: The artwork is attributed to Néstor Martín-Fernández de la Torre (1887–1938), a prominent Spanish painter and designer known for his Symbolist and Modernist styles. Imagery: It features a stylized, abstract illustration of a cactus in the foreground, set against a backdrop of terraced homes and a mountain under a soft purple sky. Style: The piece is a classic example of vintage travel advertising from the early 20th century, utilizing lithography for its distinct color palette and composition.