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One sheet original vintage travel poster for Air-India, created during the mid-20th century to promote tourism to India.Artwork Details Subject: The poster features a playful interpretation of a traditional hunting scene (Shikar). A tiger wearing a military-style uniform and turban acts as the hunter, sitting atop a heavily decorated ceremonial elephant while holding a rifle.Mascot: The character wears the signature turban and playful expression inspired by The Maharajah, Air-India's iconic corporate mascot created in 1946 by Bobby Kooka and artist Umesh Rao.Style: The artwork blends traditional Indian miniature painting motifs and folk styles with whimsical, mid-century commercial advertisement aesthetics. |
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