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INDIA BY SAS

Lithograph on Paper

Circa

1950

Size (cms)

61.5 X 100.1

Artist

Otto Nielsen

Otto Nielsen (1916–2000) was an accomplished painter who dedicated much of his career to studying the people and animals of different regions. He illustrated many travel books outside his career. At SAS, Nielsen created posters, calendars, and other promotional material for nearly 50 years.

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Publisher

Scandinavian Airlines System

Printer

Offset Axel Andreasen & Sonner.

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This poster by Otto Nielsen promotes Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) flights to India, featuring a multi-armed deity, likely Lord Vishnu, set against a backdrop of vibrant colors that reflect India's rich culture. A blurred golden yellow and green landscape with temple silhouettes and foliage evokes a warm, tropical atmosphere. A small airplane at the top symbolizes air travel. Founded in 1946 through the merger of several Scandinavian airlines, SAS initially launched routes to destinations in Asia, including India. In the late 1940s, SAS began flying to cities like New Delhi and Bombay, using propeller-driven aircraft for long-distance travel before the advent of jetliners.

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