An original 1938 poster by Charles Meere, produced to promote the Empire Games in Sydney as part of Australia's 150th anniversary celebrations. Featuring a heroic athlete soaring above Sydney Harbour and the Harbour Bridge, Meere's striking Art Deco-inspired design captures the optimism, athleticism and national pride of pre-war Australia. Created to welcome visitors from across the British Empire, it stands as one of the most iconic Australian sporting posters of the twentieth century.
Year: 1938
Dimensions: 80cm x 50cm
Materials/Media: Original lithograph, linen backed
