{"product_id":"delta-airlines-by-fred-sweeney-3","title":"Visit Atlanta, Delta Airlines","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Delta Air Lines poster showcases Atlanta through a masterful montage of the city's defining landmarks, created by Fred Sweeney, the airline's go-to illustrator for destination imagery during the jet age. Against bold magenta brushstrokes, Sweeney assembles Atlanta's visual identity: the Stone Mountain Confederate Memorial looms in soft green relief, while a Southern belle stands before a columned antebellum mansion. A Civil War cannon provides historical gravitas, balanced by the gleaming modernist office tower and the newly built Atlanta Stadium that announced the city's arrival as a major league metropolis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe composition captures a pivotal moment in Atlanta's self-image, when the city marketed itself as a place where Old South charm coexisted with New South ambition. The ornate gas lamp serves as a symbolic bridge between these worlds. For Delta, headquartered in Atlanta, these posters were more than advertising; they were civic boosterism from the company that helped build modern Atlanta.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA superb example of mid-century airline poster art, this piece offers collectors both strong graphic appeal and rich historical resonance. The bold color palette and dynamic composition make it equally compelling as wall art or as a centerpiece of airline memorabilia collections.\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. Right and left borders have been minutely trimmed (1\/16\") to remove adhesive residue. Large repaired tear in top right corner. Pinholes in center borders. Adhesive reside in right border visible on front, visible as a partial semi circle. Water blemishing and faint rippling in lower border. 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":45234264801395,"sku":"P8251","price":260.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/edited_0ad16629-ca41-4004-9c15-790bed927419.jpg?v=1784146594","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/products\/delta-airlines-by-fred-sweeney-3","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}