Grande Semaine d'Aviation de la Champagne (1909)

Highlights

• Premium canvas print of Grande Semaine d’Aviation de la Champagne — original photography by Nicedesigns
• Hand-stretched 1.5" gallery wrap canvas — arrives ready to hang, no frame needed
• Fade-resistant inks for long-lasting color and rich tones, made to order
• Made to order in the United States by niceandco.
• Finished size 8" W x 8" H

Description

A dramatic vintage aviation poster depicts a woman in a striped dress waving her hat skyward as a fleet of early biplanes soars overhead against a fiery orange and red sunset sky. The poster advertises the Grande Semaine d'Aviation de la Champagne, a landmark air meet held in Reims, France, from August 22–29, 1909 — widely regarded as the world's first major international aviation competition, attracting pioneers such as Louis Blériot and Glenn Curtiss. Bold Art Nouveau-influenced typography announces the 200,000-franc prize purse, capturing the excitement and modernity of early powered flight.