American Airlines / Detroit.
Artist: BERN HILL (1911-1977)
Size: 30 x 39 3/4 in./76.2 x 101 cm
Condition: A.
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Reference: Ref: PAI-XLVII, 287 (var)
Key Words: Modern; Aviation; American; Travel
American Airlines / Detroit.
Though the soaring price of gasoline and the continued popularity of foreign-made vehicles have somewhat diminished its status, Detroit is still known as the world's traditional automotive center, as well as an important source of popular music. These legacies are celebrated by the city's two familiar nicknames: Motor City and Motown. However, neither of these traditions are celebrated in Hill’s American Airlines poster for this destination. Rather, the sights of the passersby are focused on the bustling port activity of the Detroit River and the Art Deco majesty of the city’s skyline, namely the Penobscot, Dime, and Guardian Buildings.
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Artist: BERN HILL (1911-1977)
Size: 30 x 39 3/4 in./76.2 x 101 cm
Condition: A.
Printer:
Reference: Ref: PAI-XLVII, 287 (var)
Key Words: Modern; Aviation; American; Travel
American Airlines / Detroit.
Though the soaring price of gasoline and the continued popularity of foreign-made vehicles have somewhat diminished its status, Detroit is still known as the world's traditional automotive center, as well as an important source of popular music. These legacies are celebrated by the city's two familiar nicknames: Motor City and Motown. However, neither of these traditions are celebrated in Hill’s American Airlines poster for this destination. Rather, the sights of the passersby are focused on the bustling port activity of the Detroit River and the Art Deco majesty of the city’s skyline, namely the Penobscot, Dime, and Guardian Buildings.