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Paris - Before (Poster) One sheet vintage Air France travel poster showcasing Paris, designed by French illustrator Pierre Baudouin. Originally created in 1947, this specific edition is a later reissue featuring a modernized four-engine jet airliner silhouette rather than the post-war propeller aircraft seen in the initial release.Artwork & Design Details Subject: A stylized aerial view of the Arc de Triomphe situated in the center of the Place de l'Étoile. Visual Style: Art Deco and mid-century modern influences. The twelve grand avenues radiating from the monument are illuminated to resemble beams of light, creating a dynamic starburst pattern. Typography: The bold "PARIS" text dominates the top, while the bottom bears Air France’s historical tagline, "The World's Largest Airline". Logo: The bottom center displays Air France's iconic "flying shrimp" (hippocampe ailé) emblem.