c.1970 American Airlines Australia Sydney Opera House

Date: c.1970Artist: Unknown Size (in): 20" x 15"Size (cm): 50.8 x 38.1Condition: A-Linen backed: NoThis striking poster was issued by American Airlines to help promote Australia as a travel destination. A trio of colorful sailboats glide past the iconic Syndey Opera House set against a beautiful blue sea and sky. No artist or date are given on the poster but construction of the Sydney Opera House broke ground in 1959 and was completed in 1973. We would date this poster to the early 1970s as the exterior shell structures were completed in the 1960s.  This is the smaller quarter sheet size of this poster which was also issued in large 40” x 30” size. This vintage original poster has no tape or pinholes and shows light handling wear including slight bumping along the upper left edge. The colors are bold and overall condition is very good.