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Bursting with joy and summer light, this delightful 1959 travel poster by Norwegian illustrator Knut Yran was designed to promote tourism to Northern Norway, where the midnight sun keeps the sky glowing long past bedtime. Winner of the International ROTO Poster Contest the same year, the poster radiates warmth and charm, celebrating the surreal brightness of Norway’s Arctic summer.
Yran’s artwork features a laughing Sámi child, decked in traditional Gákti clothing, holding a bouquet of wildflowers against a glowing, orange sun. The image captures the simple wonder of the season: when flowers bloom, reindeer roam, and the sun never sets. The stylized, brushy strokes, exaggerated joy, and vibrant palette create a sense of magic and innocence, making it one of the most iconic Norwegian travel images of the mid-century.
Produced by the Norwegian State Railways and the Norway Travel Association, this poster is both a cultural artifact and a masterclass in midcentury graphic design. Its optimistic slogan, “where night takes a holiday,” nods to the otherworldly beauty of the Land of the Midnight Sun, enticing travelers to experience nature’s rare spectacle far above the Arctic Circle.
Size: 39.0" x 24.0"
Artist: Yrau
Condition: Very Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. Minor border wear. Faint background creasing. Please use the photo zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition. *Additional photos available upon request.
Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. Minor border wear. Faint background creasing. Please use the photo zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition. *Additional photos available upon request.
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