An exotic and exciting find. Rare first version of an Air France, West Africa poster by Vincent Guerra which was printed by Aleppe & Cie., Paris. "Although drawn by the artist from photographs, unfortunately he used photographs of Asian elephants....and their morphology is distinctly different from that of Afriacn elephants, and notably the ears, which are shorter" (Air France p. 130). In 1948 the image was corrected and the poster was reissued with "earlobes worthy of their breed". The poster is framed and linen backed. The most recent auction result for this poster (in slightly less fine condition) reached $2,860.00 U.S. (with buyer's premium) at Swann Galleries in N.Y.C. 39.25" h., 24.25" w. French, c. 1946 SOLD
Excellent vintage condition.
