Air France: Mediterranèe
France. c. 198139 x 24 in (99 x 61 cm)
ID #FF1C-PK2-L-10
Collaged still life of a roasted fish, one of the Mediterranean's signature meals, on a platter. The windows behind show a beautiful blue sky with a delicate butterfly. The text on the bottom is perhaps the most wonderful part of this poster -- the chunky font is filled with colorful floral images.
Artist: Roger Bezombes
In the early 1970s, Air France commissioned Roger Bezombes to do a series of posters advertising travel with the airline. Bezombes was a multimedia French artist known for his vibrantly colored pieces. His quasi-abstract posters are filled with an amazing array of details, from different textures to hidden images. He held an obsession with found objects, creating a new type of collage. Bezombes was talented in many fields — working not only with graphic design, but fashion and sculpting, these mediums often bled into his poster work, forming his own distinct style.
Printer: Mourlot
Condition: Excellent
