'Australia Qantas' advertising poster
Object No. 2007/142/7
The production and use of posters to promote airlines and their operations has remained an integral part of various airlines' advertising campaigns despite inroads made recently by the electronic media. This poster designed by Harry Rogers was one of a series commissioned by Qantas as part of a successful advertising campaign promoting overseas destinations to Australian travellers. Rogers enjoyed a long and productive association with Qantas as a freelance designer. He devised many different and unusual techniques for each different poster series; starting in the 50s through to the 70s, incorporating a variety of styles such as geometrics, watercolours, collage work, and oils. Rogers' designs were innovative, utilising the latest in printing, typesetting and photo technology. The posters produced for Qantas made use of bold, readily identifiable images and vivid colours that were typical of the period. Anne-Marie Van de Ven, Curator
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Summary
Object Statement
Poster, colour lithograph, 'Australia, Qantas', paper, designed by Harry Rogers, commissioned by Qantas, printed in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1972-1975
Physical Description
Portrait-format advertising poster designed by Harry Rogers for Qantas to promote Australia as a destination and Qantas as a premier international airline. The poster features a colour lithograph from an artwork based on the Sydney Opera House, depicting three sails of the building's roof in orange and bronze tones. The words 'Australia' and 'Qantas' are printed in blue and red across the top of the poster, separated by the Qantas logo.
DIMENSIONS
Height
1002 mm
Width
635 mm
PRODUCTION
Notes
The poster was designed by Harry Rogers (1929-2012) for Qantas, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1960-1970. This is one of a number of successful advertising campaigns which Rogers designed to promote Qantas as Australia's premier international carrier. The success of his designs ensured a long association between Qantas and Rogers. Rogers' work with Qantas arose through his association with renowned graphic artist, Gert Sellheim, who had designed Qantas' winged kangaroo symbol which first appeared in 1947. Roger's actually succeeded Sellheim as Qantas' preferred freelance graphic designer.
HISTORY
Notes
The poster was used by Qantas as an advertising and promotional device.
SOURCE
Credit Line
Gift of Harry Rogers, 2007
Acquisition Date
4 October 2007
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