{"product_id":"california-united-airlines-usl14398024","title":"Visit California, United Airlines ","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 2004 California poster was designed by Nicholas Wilton for United Airlines as part of the carrier’s early twenty first century destination branding. Centered on grape clusters and vine leaves set against a sunlit coastal landscape, the composition references California’s agricultural heritage and wine culture, long associated with the state’s identity and sense of place. The handwritten style California lettering adds a relaxed, approachable tone that aligns with leisure travel and regional pride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWilton’s design language blends painterly texture with graphic clarity. Visible brushwork, layered color, and a warm palette of blues, greens, and golds give the image the feeling of a hand painted sign rather than a purely commercial graphic. This approach reflects Wilton’s broader practice, which often draws from folk art traditions, coastal imagery, and an emphasis on surface and texture to create inviting, lived in scenes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced during a period when United was investing in expressive, region specific visuals, this poster represents a shift away from purely photographic airline advertising toward more illustrative storytelling. Today, it stands as a collectible example of early two thousands travel design, capturing both California’s symbolic imagery and a moment in airline branding that favored artistry, warmth, and regional character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Size\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 28.0\" x 21.0\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Artist\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nicholas Wilton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Condition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. Please use the photo zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition. *Additional photos available upon request. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44146451447923,"sku":"P6744-11-1","price":262.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/ca.png?v=1765674147","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/en-nl\/products\/california-united-airlines-usl14398024","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}