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One sheet previously mounted This is a classic Finnish travel poster titled "Rautateiden Rengasmatkat" (Railway Circuit Tours).
• Designer: Created by the prominent Finnish graphic designer Erik Bruun (signed "Bruun" in the upper right corner).
• Date: Released in 1951.
• Publisher: Commissioned by the Valtionrautatiet (VR), the Finland State Railways.
• Imagery: It features a striking low-angle illustration of a blooming cow parsley plant with a butterfly perched on top. In the background, a vintage passenger train pulled by a steam locomotive winds through a lush Finnish forest and hillside landscape.
• Purpose: The poster advertised VR's popular scenic "round-trip" or circle ticket packages, which allowed vacationers to easily explore different travel routes and regions across Finland by rail. |
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