{"product_id":"greece-travel-1","title":"Visit Greece","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis original 1950 travel poster was produced to promote tourism to Greece during the postwar revival of international travel. In the years following World War II, Greece positioned its ancient heritage and historic landscapes as central to its cultural identity, inviting visitors to experience the country as both a living nation and a cradle of Western civilization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe image is drawn from a seventeenth century engraving depicting the Monument of Lysicrates in Athens, a classical structure built in 334 BCE to commemorate a theatrical victory in ancient Athens. By reproducing a historic engraving rather than a modern photograph, the poster emphasizes continuity between antiquity and modern Greece, reinforcing the idea of the country as a place where history remains visibly present in everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIssued at mid century, this poster reflects a broader trend in European travel advertising that favored scholarly references, classical imagery, and warm tonal palettes to convey cultural depth and timeless appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Size\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40.0\" x 28.0\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Condition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. General border wear. Creasing in lower center. Paper loss in corners from previous hanging. Small pinholes. 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":42879679987827,"sku":"P5847","price":265.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/greece-m.jpg?v=1768599110","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/products\/greece-travel-1","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}