Description
Air France Planisphere — Zodiac Constellation Map by Lucien Boucher (Small Format, c. 1950s)
A richly imaginative celestial map by Lucien Boucher for Air France, presenting the world as a navigable night sky. Constellations and zodiac figures unfold across a deep blue planisphere, rendered in fine gold line against a field of symbolic geography. At once decorative and conceptual, the composition reframes global travel through myth, astronomy, and mid-century design. A compact format example of one of Air France’s most intellectually distinctive visual programs.
Overview
Original Air France planisphere poster designed by Lucien Boucher, depicting a world map overlaid with constellations and zodiac imagery. Printed in France by Perceval, Paris.
Visual Composition
The map is structured as a horizontal celestial chart, with continents abstracted into a cosmic field. Zodiac figures and constellations are articulated in luminous gold linework, drifting across a saturated blue ground. A radiant sun motif anchors the upper register, while a warm-toned globe at the lower edge introduces contrast and dimensionality. The decorative border frames the image with precision, reinforcing its identity as both map and object.
Context & Provenance
Lucien Boucher’s collaborations with Air France produced a series of planispheres that merged geography with imagination, aligning the airline with a broader vision of global connectivity. Drawing on surrealist influence and decorative arts training, Boucher transformed cartography into narrative imagery—positioning air travel within a symbolic and cultural universe rather than a purely functional one.
Condition
Excellent condition. Clean presentation with strong color and no noted losses. Well-preserved example.
Specifications
- Original vintage lithograph
- Artist: Lucien Boucher
- Printer: Perceval, Paris
- Horizontal format (small format)
- Printed in France
- Ready for framing
Authenticity
Guaranteed original lithograph. Certificate of Authenticity included.
Framing
Suitable for immediate framing; presents crisply within its decorative border.
Purchase & Shipping
Professionally packed for secure delivery. Ships promptly.
Collector Notes
Boucher’s Air France planispheres remain among the most recognizable and conceptually refined airline posters of the 20th century. Smaller format examples are increasingly sought after for their versatility and relative scarcity, while retaining the full complexity of the original design. This subject—blending zodiac, astronomy, and global mapping—sits at the center of his most collectible work.
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