{"product_id":"delta-airlines-by-fred-sweeney-1","title":"Visit Dallas, Delta Airlines","description":"\u003cp\u003eFred Sweeney's elegant promotional poster for Delta Air Lines reimagines Dallas as a beacon of Southern sophistication. Three women in stunning evening gowns ascend a grand curved staircase with ornate wrought iron railings, their silhouettes captured in that timeless moment between arrival and entrance. The central figure, resplendent in a floor-length red column gown with white opera gloves, embodies the glamour that defined air travel during its golden age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweeney was among Delta's most accomplished poster artists, bringing a fashion illustrator's eye to destination marketing. Here he transforms Dallas from its frontier associations into something approaching Parisian elegance: the sweeping lavender brushstrokes, the formal evening attire, the architectural grandeur all suggest a city where oil wealth had cultivated genuine sophistication. The Neiman Marcus set would have recognized themselves in this aspirational vision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA standout piece for collectors of airline memorabilia, mid-century illustration, or Texas ephemera, this poster captures a specific moment when commercial aviation sold not just transportation but transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 28.0\" x 20.0\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fred Sweeney\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. Note border has been minutely trimmed (1\/16\") to remove adhesive residue. Large extended tear through dress has been touch up and repaired. Pin hole abrasions in center border. Water rippling in lower right corner. Please use the photo zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition. *Additional photos available upon request. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45234264604787,"sku":"P8249","price":230.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/poster-8974-research-detail-dallas-m-nBWA6Wxw5XT5PkE13n4JZIMydXvVvm.jpg?v=1784146450","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/en-nl\/products\/delta-airlines-by-fred-sweeney-1","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}