Description
Presenting an exceptional authentic vintage print: a 1954 menu cover printed from the original artwork of Eugene Savage (1883–1978), created for Matson Lines’ Hawaii advertising. Titled “A God Appears,” the horizontal scene depicts the dramatic first landing of Captain Cook in Hawaii, where the explorer was received as a returning god — a chief in a golden feather cape facing Cook in his red coat, with sailing ships and canoes in the choppy foreground and lush tropical mountains beyond.
Eugene Savage was commissioned in 1938 by Matson Navigation to paint a celebrated series of six murals on Hawaiian themes for its cruise liners, and this menu cover draws directly on that renowned artwork. Issued as part of Matson’s promotional advertising, it captures the golden era of Hawaiian travel and reflects Savage’s bold, mid-century pictorial style, making it a prized collectible poster for collectors of vintage steamship and travel material.
Produced as an original menu cover printed from Savage’s artwork design, this certified print is presented in very good condition, with its mid-century colors rich and true, and is an original vintage work of art — not a reproduction. As a member gallery of the IVPDA (International Vintage Poster Dealers Association), we certify the authenticity and provenance of every vintage poster and poster print we offer.
This vintage poster for sale is a fine period piece for collectors of vintage travel posters, Matson Line advertising, and historical Hawaiian art. As part of a distinguished series drawn from Savage’s murals, it carries both historical and artistic significance. Works of this caliber are prized for their bold composition and richly detailed narrative, making this a lasting and investment-worthy addition to any curated collection.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.