⛷️ Kosciusko — Vintage Travel Poster (c.1950)
This striking mid-century travel poster celebrates the alpine allure of Kosciuszko, capturing Australia’s high country at the height of its golden age of tourism. Produced around 1950, the artwork presents a romantic winter scene of skiers resting beneath snow gums, with sweeping mountain ridges glowing in crisp alpine light.
Bold colours, confident figures, and a sense of healthy outdoor adventure combine to promote Kosciusko as a destination of grandeur, vitality, and national pride. It’s a quintessential example of Australian government travel art—optimistic, aspirational, and unmistakably nostalgic.
A beautiful statement piece for lovers of alpine landscapes, vintage travel, and Australia’s early tourism history.
❄️ Why This Poster Captivates
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Classic mid-century Australian travel-poster style
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Iconic snow-gum and alpine skiing imagery
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Celebrates Australia’s highest mountain region
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Strong sense of adventure, leisure, and post-war optimism
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A rare and evocative depiction of early Australian ski culture
📐 Size
🎨 Premium Print & Display Options
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📄 Heavyweight Paper — Printed on 170 gsm high-quality paper; ideal for framing under glass.
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🧽 Laminated — True encapsulation with 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate; durable, wipe-clean, and long-lasting.
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🪵 Laminated + Timber Hang Rails — Natural lacquered timber rails with hanging cord; ready to hang.
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🖼️ Canvas — 395 gsm HP Professional Matte Canvas, printed using pigment-based, fade-resistant inks.
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🪵 Canvas + Timber Hang Rails — Gallery-style canvas with timber rails top and bottom.
⏳ Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed finishes, as each piece is professionally attached by our framer.
🎁 Ideal For
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Skiers and alpine enthusiasts
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Lovers of Australian landscape art
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Vintage travel and poster collectors
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Chalet, lodge, study, or living-space display
🏔️ A Snapshot of Australia’s Alpine Dream
Long before mass tourism, Kosciusko was promoted as a place of health, beauty, and adventure. This poster captures that early vision—where snow sports, fresh mountain air, and scenic grandeur defined the Australian alpine experience.
🖼️ Bring the High Country Home
Whether framed, laminated, or presented on canvas, this Kosciusko poster adds warmth, history, and alpine romance to any interior.
A timeless tribute to Australia’s mountains—and the joy of winter travel.