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About this poster
A remarkable original poster lithograph designed by Carl Moos for Swissair in 1935 and their airports in Basle, Geneva and Zurich. At the time, the aircraft remained a luxury option to travel. This poster promotes the new acquisition of the large carriers which could transport 14 passengers. A rare and outstanding poster for Swissair.
Artist: Carl Franz Moos
Carl Franz Moos was born in Munich in 1878 and died in Zurich in 1959. He worked as a painter, graphic designer and stage designer.
After studying nude and model drawing in Munich, he worked for a short time as an embroidery designer. From 1897 he was an illustrator for the Munich daily press and designed sports and travel postcards. He became a successful poster designer in Munich and a member of the Munich... more
Carl Franz Moos was born in Munich in 1878 and died in Zurich in 1959. He worked as a painter, graphic designer and stage designer.
After studying nude
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Poster details
- Poster No.: 3347
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- Company: Schweizerische Luftverkehr-Aktiengesellschaft, Swissair, Kloten, CH
- Brand:SWISSAIR
- Printer: Orell-Füssli, Zürich
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- Size: 97 x 62 cm / 38.2 x 24.4″
- Printing technique:Lithograph in colours
- Condition:
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Excellent. Picture preserved completely. Wrinkles and small tears, if any, restricted to edges. Mounted on acid-free linen. - Category:
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- Publications:Conquering the skies in Swiss poster art
