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Otto NielsenOriginal 1959 poster by Otto Nielsen For SAS airlines travel to Rome1959
1959
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£1,966.36
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A lush and expressive celebration of mid-century travel, this original 1959 poster by Danish artist Otto Nielsen captures the timeless elegance of Rome with a vibrant, painterly style. Commissioned by Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS), the poster is part of a celebrated series that depicted world destinations through the eyes of one of Denmark’s most iconic illustrators.
The scene bursts with energy, anchored by the famed Trinità dei Monti and the Spanish Steps bathed in warm evening tones. A romantic horse-drawn carriage rides through the bustling piazza, while an SAS aircraft soars quietly in the lime-green sky above — a modern counterpoint to the city’s historic charm.
Nielsen’s fluid brushwork and daring use of color create a sense of movement and atmosphere, transforming this poster into more than a travel promotion — it’s a work of art. The sweeping “Rome” lettering paired with the bold SAS logo ties the composition together, evoking the golden age of air travel when flying was as stylish as the destination itself.
A highly collectible piece for lovers of vintage airline posters, classic European design, or anyone drawn to the eternal allure of Rome.
Airline - Tourism - Italy
Printed by Axel Andreasen
Sonner in Copenhagen
- Creator:Otto Nielsen (1916 - 2000, Danish)
- Creation Year:1959
- Dimensions:Height: 39.38 in (100 cm)Width: 24.41 in (62 cm)
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- Period:
- Condition:Good condition, one crease.
- Gallery Location:PARIS, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1792217148402
The Artist's name is Otto Nielson he was Danish and painting for SAS from 1946-1993. He used the sign with the initials: Otto Nielsen (1916-2000) was born in Aarhus, Denmark, where he was educated at Gustavus Bach's Character College in 1934-35. He loved to travel, and he started work with the airline DDL in 1946 before moving to SAS Airlines, his work was reproduced on SAS calendars and travel posters from 1954 to 1976. Otto Nielsen was an illustrator for various authors' works, including 1001 Nights in New Translations 1976-80 with 1600 drawings. He wrote and illustrated many books, including travel books. In 1973 and 1993 he made posters for the Tivoli Gardens. He also provided artwork for several magazines and his artwork Grace - the Lounge at Idlewild Airport in New York. Otto Nielsen's artwork has been exhibited at the Musee des Baux Arts in Liege, Moderna Museet in Stockholm, Decorative Art, and Museum of Vilanowie in Poland. In addition, Otto Nielsen's works are represented at the Museum of Decorative Arts, the Museum of Danish Cartoonists, the Danish Revy Museum, the Danish Poster Museum, the Arts Museum, the Moderna Museet, and the Bryn Artiyn Library in Pennsylvania. He also wrote and illustrated many books, including travel books. In 1973 and 1993, he made posters for the Tivoli Gardens.
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