A striking mid-century Australian travel poster designed by Douglas Annand for the Australian National Travel Association (ANTA) in the 1950s, this work uses bold simplicity to powerful effect. A solitary black swan – symbol of Western Australia – floats against a deep blue field, its elegant curved neck and pink beak forming a strong graphic silhouette. With generous negative space and restrained typography, the design reflects the confident, modern direction of post-war Australian tourism advertising.

Year: 1950s

Dimensions: 100cm x 64cm 

Materials/Media: Original lithograph, linen mounted