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One sheet This vintage pictorial world map was created by the French artist Lucien Boucher for Air France. Boucher, often called "Monsieur Planisphère" by the airline, designed a famous series of these posters between 1934 and 1962 to promote Air France's expanding global flight network. The slogan on the map, "Le Plus Grand Réseau du Monde," translates to "The Largest Network in the World". Key Details of the Map Artist: Lucien Boucher (1889–1971), a noted graphic designer and illustrator.Date: While he created many versions, this specific colorful design with the floral/cultural border is most commonly associated with editions from 1950, 1952, or 1959.Style: It features a mid-century surrealist approach, combining detailed geography with illustrations of regional cultures, flora, and fauna.Iconography: In the lower-center, you can see Air France's historical "winged seahorse" logo, which originated from Air Orient and symbolizes the union of sea and sky. |
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