TWA Hollywood c1960s Travel Poster, David Klein

A glamorous original c1960s TWA Hollywood travel poster by David Klein. With its night sky, searchlights, palm silhouettes and glowing sunset colour, the design evokes the magic of the film capital in a wonderfully stylish mid-century manner. With twinkling stars above and below the Hollywood Bowl as the klieg-lights split the night sky into Modernist oblongs it perfectly captures the optimism of mid-century air travel and the allure of Southern California. A very rare and highly decorative poster that captures both destination and dream.

TWA used posters like this to present American cities as exciting, modern and accessible by air. Hollywood was a perfect subject for the airline age, combining travel, entertainment, celebrity and the glamour of California. The result is a poster that feels both promotional and cinematic.

David Klein's work for TWA is among the most admired travel advertising of the post-war era. His designs are known for strong graphic composition, vivid colour and a distinctive ability to turn place names into powerful visual experiences. This Hollywood design is a superb example of his atmospheric, destination-led style.

This vintage advertising poster was originally rolled and has now been professionally linen-backed. It is sized 25 x 40 inches (plus a little more with the linen) and will be sent rolled (unframed)

• Year: 1960s
• Poster Type: TWA Travel Poster
• Style:
• Art By: David Klein
• Rolled/Folded/Other: Rolled Linen-backed
• Condition: Near Mint/Mint
• Condition Details: Linen-backed with the lightest of touch-up to edges. Looks superb.