E. McKnight Kauffer, American, 1890–1954 Search this
Client:
Pan American World Airways, New York, New York, USA Search this
Medium:
Brush and gouache on board
Dimensions:
75.7 × 55.5 cm (29 13/16 × 21 7/8 in.)
Type:
graphic design
Drawing
Object Name:
Drawing
Date:
ca. 1950
Catalogue Status:
Research in Progress
Description:
Design for a poster encouraging travel via Pan American airlines. Against a trapezoidal blue and black ground, a twisting z-shaped ribbon in yellow, orange and green underneath a large white circle at center. Three small white clouds under the white circle to the right. The ribbon is inscribed in brown and black lettering: ROUND THE WORLD / FLY WITH. In black text printed on paper, and collaged onto the page: PAN AMERICAN. Below, in graphite lettering: THE [crossed out] WORLD’S MOST EXPERIENCED AIRLINE. In black text, printed on paper and collaged onto the page at bottom left corner: Copyright 1953 PAN AMERICAN WORLD AIRWAYS INC; at bottom right corner: Litho. In U.S.A. Surrounding the image various notations, notes, and framing lines.
