Kenya travel poster – Land of Contrast – Air India poster – 1967

Kenya travel poster – Land of Contrast – Air India poster – 1967 This vintage Kenya travel poster is an open invitation to the Land of Contrast. The Air India airline beckons you to explore the vibrant land of Kenya. Cradled in the heart of East Africa, Kenya is a captivating tapestry woven with vibrant hues of contrasts and rich diversity. Here the unknown artist uses a colour palette that perfectly represents the beautiful Kenyan landscape. The abstract background is an explosion of wonderful Kenyan colours. Light blues represent the boundless Kenyan sky, sparsely populated by whisps of white clouds. The land below transforms into a breathtaking mosaic, painted in the warm hues of the savanna. A mesmerizing dance of yellows, golds, and deep browns represents earthy tones representing the raw, untamed heart of Kenya, a land sculpted by the sun and wind. Splashes of emerald green suggestive of the presence of tall grasses and the iconic Acacia trees… their trunks and long dark shadows represented by inky black overlays. Two triangles, possibly intended to represent Mount Kilimanjaro, reach into the sky. The mountains set against a large block of warm orange evoking the drama of the warm setting sun bleeding across the horizon. Kenya is a country renowned for its incredible wildlife diversity. It’s a safari destination like no other, boasting large mammals like lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, buffalos, and giraffes. Other predators include leopards, cheetahs spotted hyenas, hippos, and Nile crocodiles. It is, however, an Impala that the artist has camouflaged against the vibrant, colourful background providing cover for the majestic antelope with its long, lyre-shaped horns. This captivating artwork transcends realism; it’s an invitation to experience the soul of Kenya through the lens of an artist’s imagination. The vintage Air-India Airline Travel Poster was printed in Nairobi by East African Printers, Kenya Limited. As of 2022, original lithographic copies of this Kenya travel poster command prices of $2,500. For a poster that has survived for more than half a century, the asking price doesn’t seem to be too bad. After all, owning an original must be an incredible feeling and, over time, could even turn out to be a profitable investment. However, the truth is that original vintage poster prices are simply out of reach for most people. This is where our fabulous high-quality reproduction prints come into their own. They capture the essence and the undeniable charisma of the original poster. You get the same intricate details, impactful imagery and iconic typography… but best of all they cost a fraction of an original and still look absolutely fantastic when they’re framed and hung on your living room wall. Order your reproduction Kenya travel poster print today.