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Air France Afrique 1940 Vintage Travel Reproduction Poster

About this poster:

This vintage Air France travel poster from circa 1940 advertises flights to French West Africa and French Equatorial Africa. The artwork captures the spirit of adventure and the dawn of modern air travel. It features a striking illustration of a multi-engine propeller plane soaring through a vibrant, sun-drenched sky.

The poster's artistic style is a clear example of Art Deco design, characterized by its bold geometric shapes, dramatic angles, and streamlined forms. Below the aircraft, a stylized depiction of a traditional mud-brick mosque stands against a warm, reddish-orange background, evoking the landscape and architecture of the advertised regions. The composition skillfully blends the modern marvel of aviation with the exotic allure of a distant destination, creating a powerful and persuasive travel advertisement.

Our vintage-style travel posters capture the timeless spirit of adventure and nostalgia. This classic piece embodies the allure of bygone eras and invites you to explore the world as it once was. Professionally printed by Lumber City Prints on premium quality 230gsm Matte Photo Paper, this poster is a stunning tribute to vintage travel and artful design.

Please note: This listing is for the reproduction print only — frames are NOT included.

Includes the following poster:

Air France Afrique 1940

Available in multiple sizes:

8" x 12" (203mm x 304mm)
11" x 17" (279mm x 432mm)
12" x 18" (304mm x 457mm)
13" x 19" (330mm x 482mm)
16" x 24" (406mm x 610mm)
18" x 27" (457mm x 685mm)
20" x 30" (508mm x 762mm)
24" x 36" (610mm x 914mm)
28" x 42" (711mm x 1067mm)
32" x 48" (813mm x 1219mm)
36" x 54" (914mm x 1372mm)
42" x 63" (1067mm x 1600mm)
44" x 66" (1118mm x 1676mm)

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About Lumber City Prints

Lumber City Prints produces fine art prints using archival quality inks and professional Canon and Epson print equipment. Our collection of vintage images is carefully edited to repair damage, improve color quality, adjust size, and prepare for printing.

Our source images are at least 300dpi to produce each print as accurately as the original. The resolution we print at is much higher quality than what is generally shown in previews.

Printed with professional inks and paper
Printed borderless for a seamless, modern look
Ships in a strong shipping tube or a stiff cardboard envelope depending on the selected size
Printed from high-resolution scans to capture every detail
Printed on premium quality 230gsm 10 mil matte photo paper - an excellent choice for displaying and framing
Best price, high quality - every print is produced with care and precision!
Note: These are high-quality reproduction prints, professionally restored and printed on premium paper. While we carefully enhance and clean up the images, some elements of original wear—such as dust marks, scratches, pinholes, or cue marks—may remain to preserve authenticity.
Note: Due to differences in display settings, actual colors may vary from what you see.
Note: Any watermarks shown in the preview images are for display purposes only and will not appear on the final print.

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Customer service and satisfaction are our priority. Please contact me if you need any help with your order.

Interested in a custom order, different size, paper type, or gallery wrap canvas? Contact me with any requests.