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One sheet This striking Art Deco travel poster was designed by the renowned German graphic artist Ottomar Anton (1895–1976) around 1932–1935.The poster advertises the Hamburg-Amerika Linie (HAPAG) cruise service between Hamburg, Cuba, and Mexico.Historical & Artistic DetailsThe Ship: The poster highlights the N.M. Orinoco, a steamship that originally served HAPAG's Central America routes before being reassigned to the Cuba-Mexico line in 1933.The Artist: Ottomar Anton was a prolific designer for major cruise lines and is also famous for creating the still-used logo for 4711 Eau de Cologne.Design Style: It is a classic example of Art Deco, characterized by its powerful perspective—forcing the ship's massive hull toward the viewer—and the use of bold, flat colors.Tragic History: Years after this poster was released, the Orinoco became part of a tragic historical event; in June 1939, it was one of several ships carrying Jewish refugees that were turned away from Cuba and forced to return to Germany. |
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