Original Vintage Fly TWA Greece Poster by David Klein Parthenon Constellation

USD 650.00

Condition: Used

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View Original Vintage Fly TWA Greece Poster by David Klein Parthenon Constellation with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. David Klein was best known for his influential contributions to advertising. Says, "Greece - Fly TWA. Litho in U.S.A. - David.". Original Vintage Fly TWA Greece Poster by David Klein, Parthenon Constellation Preowned Condition. This is an original vintage poster, not a reproduction. It has been professionally linen-backed. There are some ripped edges on the corners of the poster. Please note pictures.  Says, "Greece - Fly TWA. Litho in U.S.A. - David."  Measurements: Linen Back - 42 1/4 Inches by 26 3/4 Inches. Poster - 40 1/4 Inches by 25 Inches.  In the post-World War II era, Howard Hughes, as the owner of TWA, played a pivotal role in expanding and promoting the airline's routes. With the economy on the rise, air travel for both business and leisure gained popularity, and posters like this one were essential in promoting the new wave of travel. This TWA poster for Greece, created by the talented American artist David Klein (1918–2005), showcases a close-up view of the Parthenon. The crisp, graphic style is characteristic of Klein's work and highlights why he remains a revered figure in the poster world. Notably, this is the earlier version of the poster, featuring a detailed illustration of the Constellation plane, which was later replaced by a jet in newer editions. David Klein was best known for his influential contributions to advertising. While he created illustrations for Broadway productions, Hollywood films, the U.S. Army, and numerous corporate clients, his most iconic work came from his collaboration with Howard Hughes and TWA in the 1950s and 1960s. His travel posters have become timeless symbols of mid-century design. For more on David Klein, visit David Klein Posters as Portals of Discovery. TWA (Trans World Airlines) was founded in 1924 as Transcontinental & Western Air, initially offering routes from New York to Los Angeles. After World War II, under the leadership of Howard Hughes, the airline expanded internationally, serving Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. During this period of economic growth, air travel flourished, and posters were a key tool in promoting both TWA and the airline industry as a whole. Unfortunately, TWA began to decline in the 1970s, ultimately filing for bankruptcy three times before being acquired by American Airlines in 2001. At its peak, the airline operated in 132 destinations with a fleet of 190 aircraft. Please view photos above carefully for condition and feel free to ask any questions.  Be sure to check out the other Vintage pieces that we have available.  Condition: Used. Category: Art › Art Posters.