Original Paris SAS Vintage Travel Poster – Otto Nielsen Scandinavian Airlines System Montmartre (Sacré‑Cœur)

Description

Original Paris SAS Vintage Travel Poster – Otto Nielsen Scandinavian Airlines System Montmartre (Sacré‑Cœur)

Step into the romance of mid‑century travel with this beautiful original “Paris by SAS” vintage travel poster, created for Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) by celebrated Danish artist Otto Nielsen. This atmospheric artwork captures the charm and energy of Montmartre, one of Paris’ most iconic artistic neighborhoods.

Nielsen’s expressive painterly style brings the scene to life with vibrant color and dramatic brushwork. The composition looks down a lively Montmartre street lined with cafés and awnings, where people gather to enjoy drinks and conversation. Rising in the background above the rooftops is the magnificent Basilica of Sacré‑Cœur, the Roman Catholic church perched atop the Butte Montmartre, the highest hill in Paris and a historic center for artists, writers, and musicians.

Like many of Nielsen’s SAS designs, the artist subtly includes his initials “ON” within the composition and hides a small airplane flying in the sky, a signature motif symbolizing the excitement of international air travel during the golden age of aviation.

Otto Nielsen (1916–2000) created some of the most recognizable airline posters of the twentieth century. Beginning in the early 1950s, Scandinavian Airlines commissioned Nielsen to produce a long series of travel posters promoting destinations across Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas. His distinctive painterly approach set SAS apart from other airline advertising of the era.

Founded in 1946, Scandinavian Airlines System quickly became a leader in international aviation. In 1954, SAS introduced the first commercial trans‑polar flight route, connecting Europe and North America across the Arctic. In 1957, the airline further revolutionized global travel with its “Round the World” service via the North Pole, linking Copenhagen, Anchorage, and Tokyo.

This Paris SAS poster is particularly desirable among collectors, and examples in Grade A condition are increasingly difficult to find. It has been professionally archival linen backed and is ready to frame, making it a striking addition to any collection of vintage travel posters, aviation art, or mid‑century design.

The images shown are of the exact poster you will receive. This is an original lithograph vintage poster — not a reproduction.

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Key Features

• Original Paris SAS vintage travel poster
• Designed by Otto Nielsen
• Montmartre street scene with Sacré‑Cœur Basilica
• Artist’s “ON” signature and hidden airplane motif
• Archival linen backed for preservation
• Grade A condition – ready to frame
• Includes Certificate of Authenticity

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