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One sheet original vintage travel poster advertising Davos, Switzerland, created in 1956.Artwork Details Artist: The poster was designed by the acclaimed Swiss graphic artist Otto Glaser (1915–1991). His signature, Ot. Glaser, is visible near the bottom right of the illustration.Composition: Unlike many posters of the region that focus heavily on winter skiing, this mid-century design highlights summer recreation. It depicts a colorful, expressive view of a person lounging on a sun-drenched patch of land next to a canoe, framed by towering, deep purple and green mountain forests and distant Swiss Alpine peaks.Typography: The bottom margin proudly displays "DAVOS" in a bold, stylized sans-serif typeface, flanked by the name of the country in four languages: Schweiz (German), Switzerland (English), Suisse (French), and Svizzera (Italian). Historical Significance: This lithograph was printed in Switzerland by Basler Druck- und Verlagsanstalt, Basel. Today, original printings from this run are highly collectible pieces of mid-century travel art, frequently appearing in auction houses like Bonhams and fine print galleries. |
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