Europe — Fly Qantas (c. 1960)

Alpine air, cobbled squares, festival colour. This finely reproduced Qantas destination poster celebrates Europe at mid-century—snow-capped peaks, timbered inns, handsome fiakers and carnival pageantry—pure jet-age wanderlust for your wall.

Why it captivates

• Jet-age optimism — the elegance and promise of 1960s long-haul travel.

• Pan-European montage — Switzerland, Austria and Germany distilled into vivid scenes.

• Alpine drama — village roofs beneath towering, cloud-wrapped peaks.

• Mid-century design — bold sans serif headline, clean grid, saturated colour.

• Collector appeal — classic airline ephemera with timeless charm.

• Statement artwork — an eye-catching focal point for living spaces or offices.

What you’ll see

Top panorama: a chalet village beneath a glaciered summit (the Wetterhorn from Grindelwald, Switzerland).

Lower panels:

1. A half-timbered inn on a German square.

2. A heraldic emblem in a scarlet block.

3. A Viennese fiaker—white horses and carriage on a city street.

4. A thoughtful St. Bernard with a tiny barrel.

5. A festive parade with costumed drummers in a historic piazza.

Typography anchors the layout: the confident EUROPE, the call to FLY QANTAS, and “AUSTRALIA’S ROUND-THE-WORLD AIRLINE.”

Choose your finish

🌟 Heavyweight Paper (160 gsm matte)
Archival, smooth matte stock ideal for framing under glass. Crisp detail, minimal glare.

💎 Laminated (True Encapsulation)
Sealed in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate, edge to edge. Durable and wipe-clean.

🪵 Laminated + Timber Hang Rails (Ready to hang)
Lacquered natural timber rails with fitted hanging cord; no frame required.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

🏆 Archival Canvas (395 gsm HP Professional Matte)
Museum-quality texture with pigment-based, fade-resistant inks for rich tone and fine detail.

🪵 Canvas + Timber Hang Rails (Gallery-ready)
As above, supplied with lacquered natural timber rails and hanging cord.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

Size (W × H)

490 × 780 mm (approx. 19.29 × 30.71 in)

• Orientation: Portrait

• Aspect ratio: ~0.628 : 1

• Nearest standard frame: A1 (594 × 841 mm) — portrait

• Framing tips:

  • Classic: A1 frame with a mat window cut to ~486 × 776 mm for a 2–3 mm overlap.

  • Contemporary: Float-mount in an A1 frame to show the full edge.

Custom sizing: Available on request (alternative aspect ratios or added white border).

Specifications

Who it’s for

• Aviation & travel enthusiasts

• Mid-century design lovers

• Europe aficionados seeking a bright, nostalgic centrepiece

• Gift-givers celebrating new homes, milestones and adventures

Our Commitment

Every print is produced locally in Australia on premium substrates with careful colour management, then checked and packed by hand so it arrives ready to impress. From studio to wall, we stand behind the craftsmanship and historical integrity of your piece.

Bring alpine vistas and parade-day colour home—order your fine-art print of Europe — Fly Qantas today.