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C. VillarsFrench Aviation Illustration Poster Study Gouache Drawing by C. Villarscirca 1940
circa 1940
$1,500
£1,132.90
€1,308.68
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NOK 15,374.24
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Original Post-War Airline Illustration by C. Villars (France, 20th Century) — Gouache on Arches Velin Paper.
This rare, original Post-war illustration drawing was hand-painted with gouache on Arches Velin paper by French artist C. Villars, and created as a concept for STAR, a mid-century airline. The whimsical composition features a backdrop of the world and an airplane propeller. The poster project highlights South American and French nations—an imaginative nod to the golden age of air travel. The drawing was created for a company named STAR, an airline. The illustration is signed C. Villars in the bottom left corner.
This image was likely later printed in a larger size for advertising posters, but it is the original painting by the poster designer.
The illustration is beautifully presented in a modern black wood frame with a silver accent, paired with an off-white mat and glass protection—ready to display and enjoy.
Dimensions:
With frame: 14 in wide (35.5 cm) by 14 in high (35.5 cm).
Opening view: 6.50 in wide (16.5 cm) by 7.88 in high (20 cm).
Drawing size: 4.75 in wide (12 cm) by 6.13 in high (15.5 cm).
Reference: C. Villars was a French painter, decorator, and illustrator whose work regularly appeared in leading French magazines and commercial campaigns throughout the mid-20th century. Celebrated for his distinctly sophisticated aesthetic, Villars seamlessly blended Art Deco elegance with Modernist flair—creating evocative illustrations, costume designs, and décor concepts for French businesses, especially in the travel and aviation sectors. His work captures the optimism and glamour of post-war France, with a particular emphasis on stylish, aspirational imagery that defined the golden age of commercial design.
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