Nov 15, 2010 - Sale 2230

Sale 2230 - Lot 74

Unsold
Estimate: $ 1,000 - $ 1,500
F. NANNINGA (DATES UNKNOWN) AUSTRALIA / FLY QANTAS. Circa 1950s.
39x25 inches, 99x63 1/2 cm.
Condition B+: water stains and tear in bottom margin; abrasions in image. Paper.
A clever and subtle promotion for the Australian airline, in which the shadow of an airplane passes over a geometric, colorful and laconic beach tableau. Within the scene Qantas' logo is visible on a beach bag, and an open magazine promotes the idyllic concepts of "sunshine and surf."