Cosulich Line Trieste | 1948
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Cosulich Line Trieste, Circa 1948, by A. Dondou
This striking travel poster, created around 1948 by A. Dondou, advertises the Cosulich Line, an Italian shipping company based in Trieste. The composition features a towering ocean liner painted in white with red accents, slicing through green waves under a moody, dark blue sky. In the foreground, a Native American figure in a red feathered headdress and holding a spear watches the ship from behind palm fronds, suggesting an exotic destination. The bold typography "Cosulich Line Trieste" anchors the design, with clean, white letters outlined in red.
The Cosulich Line was founded in 1903 and became a major player in international passenger and freight shipping, connecting Europe to the Americas and beyond. After World War II, ocean liners symbolised modernity and adventure, with companies using posters to promote luxury travel to exotic locales. The juxtaposition of the ship and the Native American figure reflects a common trend in mid-20th-century advertising to evoke far-off, romanticised lands.
We've carefully remastered this print to make it available for you to enjoy. Our restoration process is detailed and precise but, because this artwork was never created digitally and no original digital file exists, some slight imperfections may remain when viewed up close, including some slightly blurred edges. To preserve its quality, we only offer it in sizes up to A2. Please do check the final product photo carefully and ensure you're happy before purchasing.
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Our prints are available in three standard A-series sizes:
- A4 (21 x 29.7 cm / 8.3 x 11.7 in)
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