Relatively unknown to the general public, Albert Solon was one of the first poster artists for Air France and helped establish the codes of modern visual advertising. In keeping with ourAir France Legend collection, we invite you to discover the works of this talented artist. Browse our catalog of authentic reproductions, which guarantee you a journey across the Earth and through time from the comfort of your couch.
Albert Solon, famous French poster artist
French graphic designer Albert Solon was born in 1897 and rose to fame for his advertising work throughout the interwar period. His career extended into the 1950s, and he is notably known as one of the first poster designers for the airline Air France. This self-taught artist created many advertising images for the company, some of which have become truly iconic. At a time when giant posters displayed in the streets were an extremely important means of communication, his work helped shape the codes of modern graphic advertising.
The style of the posters created by Albert Solon is particularly characteristic of his time: geometric typography, bright colors, straight lines and marked perspectives, etc. Each image illustrates a destination offered by the company.The Balearic Islands and Algiers are represented by a palm tree., whose shape stands out against a rising sun. In another illustration,the cities of sub-Saharan AfricaThose served by air and sea transport simply appear on the outline of the continent, whose contours are drawn in a gradient of yellows.
Bring a retro touch to your interior with Oneart
Discover the advertising posters designed by Albert Solon for Air France in the 1930s, selected by Oneart. For easy integration into any decor, we have chosen images in varied shades and available in three distinct sizes: 30 cm x 40 cm, 50 cm x 70 cm and 60 cm x 80 cm.
Fly to Africa or Spain from your living room, bedroom or office, with theseposters featuring the Farman lines, Air France-Aéromaritime or simply Air France. Their cheerful tones naturally bring a touch of positivity to the decor, just like the vintage look of the fonts used. We also integrated the poster created in 1930 highlighting the"Major Air Expresses", which constituted the first scheduled airline routes. All the illustrations chosen are taken from the Air France historical heritage and bear a dry stamp attesting to their authenticity.
For high-quality posters that will beautify your home for a long time, we work with quality materials. All are produced using a digital printing process which allows, for example, the restoration of images if they are too damaged. Furthermore, for even more remarkable posters, we use 220 gsm Hahnemühle matte paper, whose texture is reminiscent of the age of fine literature. In addition to prioritizing fine materials, we also choose not to hold stock: all our products are printed on demand, in order to preserve both the planet's resources and the quality of the artwork.
