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One sheet original 1977 Norwegian vintage travel poster designed by Erik Artell for the Norwegian State Railways (NSB). It is the English-language edition of his well-known work titled Oslo: Vintersportens hovedstad (Oslo: The Wintersportscapital), with an original Norwegian-language version held in the permanent collection of Norway's National Museum (Nasjonalmuseet).
Key Poster Details
• Artist. Designed by Norwegian graphic designer and illustrator Erik Artell. His signature is visible in the lower-right dark blue hill section.
• Year & Publisher. Created in 1977 for the Norwegian State Railways and printed by Optimal repro AS using color offset lithography on paper.
• Standard Dimensions. Original prints measure approximately 97.8 × 61.9 cm (38.5 × 24.4 in).
• Design & Landmarks. The mid-century modernist graphic features stylized layered blue hills, geometric white pine trees, and iconic Oslo winter attractions, including the Holmenkollen Ski Jump (upper left), Tryvannstårnet (the radio tower peak at top left), a Norwegian flag over a mountain lodge, the Holmenkollbanen red suburban train/tram, and a downhill skier in red.
Collectibility & Condition Notes
• Rarity. While the Norwegian-language edition is documented in museum archives, the English export version ("NORWAY" at the top and "THE WINTERSPORTSCAPITAL" at the bottom) was distributed internationally to promote winter tourism and is notably scarcer on the collector market.
• Condition. Your copy appears to be an authentic vintage paper print showing horizontal fold/storage creases, minor edge wear, and light surface scuffing—typical signs of age for an unbacked 1970s travel poster. |
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