This striking mid-century poster was issued by British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC) to promote flights to the United States in the late 1940s-50s. Depicting a rain-soaked New York street glowing with skyscraper lights and classic American cars, with a BOAC aircraft flying overhead, it captures the glamour and cinematic allure of post-war transatlantic travel. Rather than bright tourism imagery, it leans into a moody, film-noir atmosphere – selling the sophistication and excitement of arriving in America during the golden age of aviation.
Year: 1940s
Dimensions: 110cm x 71cm
Materials/Media: Original lithograph, linen backed