Indonesia — Qantas & BOAC (c. 1950)
Jet-age wanderlust with island soul. This finely reproduced Qantas & BOAC destination poster for Indonesia fuses sleek mid-century air travel with sculptural motifs—an elegant statement piece from the golden age of flying.
Why it captivates
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Historic collaboration — Qantas in association with BOAC and Tasman Empire Airways.
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Modernist allure — streamlined illustration, clean typography, confident negative space.
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Island iconography — carved figures, wayang profile and ceremonial ribbons.
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Radiant palette — a sunset gradient from silver to deep tropical orange.
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Collector appeal — classic airline ephemera with timeless graphic punch.
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Statement artwork — a bold focal point for living rooms, studios, and offices.
What you’ll see
Two tall carved figures perched on stylised posts, wrapped with flowing ceremonial ribbons; a wayang (shadow-puppet) emblem near the title INDONESIA; a faint airliner silhouette sliding across the horizon; and the confident logotype QANTAS and B•O•A•C across the base—all set on a luminous gradient sky.
Choose your finish
🌟 Heavyweight Paper (160 gsm matte)
Archival, smooth matte stock ideal for framing under glass. Crisp detail, minimal glare.
💎 Laminated (True Encapsulation)
Sealed in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate, edge to edge. Durable and wipe-clean.
🪵 Laminated + Timber Hang Rails (Ready to hang)
Lacquered natural timber rails with fitted hanging cord; no frame required.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.
🏆 Archival Canvas (395 gsm HP Professional Matte)
Museum-quality texture with pigment-based, fade-resistant inks for rich tone and fine detail.
🪵 Canvas + Timber Hang Rails (Gallery-ready)
As above, supplied with lacquered natural timber rails and hanging cord.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.
Size (W × H)
500 × 800 mm (approx. 19.69 × 31.50 in)
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Orientation: Portrait
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Aspect ratio: ~0.625 : 1
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Nearest standard frame: A1 (594 × 841 mm) — portrait
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Framing tips:
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Classic: A1 frame with a mat window cut to ~496 × 796 mm for a 2–3 mm overlap.
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Contemporary: Float-mount in an A1 frame to show the full edge.
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Custom sizing: Available on request (alternative aspect ratios or added white border).
Specifications
| Feature | Details |
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| Title | Indonesia — Qantas & BOAC |
| Date | c. 1950 |
| Category | Vintage airline destination poster (faithful reproduction) |
| Collaboration | Qantas in association with British Overseas Airways Corporation and Tasman Empire Airways |
| Print Size | 500 mm (W) × 800 mm (H) |
| Available Finishes | Paper, Laminated, Laminated + Timber Hang Rails, Canvas, Canvas + Timber Hang Rails |
| Paper Weight | 160 gsm archival matte |
| Laminate | 2 × 80-micron gloss (true encapsulation) |
| Canvas Weight | 395 gsm HP Professional Matte Canvas |
| Inks | Pigment-based, fade-resistant |
| Optional Hang Rails | Natural timber, lacquered; fitted hanging cord (allow up to 10 working days) |
| Origin | Printed in Australia |
Who it’s for
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Aviation & travel historians and collectors
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Mid-century design enthusiasts
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Indonesia lovers seeking a sophisticated cultural accent
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Gift-givers celebrating new homes, milestones and adventures
Our Commitment
Every print is produced locally in Australia on premium substrates with careful colour management, then checked and packed by hand so it arrives ready to impress. From studio to wall, we stand behind the craftsmanship and historical integrity of your piece.
Add jet-age elegance to your space—order your fine-art print of Indonesia — Qantas & BOAC today.
