TRAVEL POSTER - Qantas Japan

Qantas — Japan (c. 1950)

A luminous slice of mid-century wanderlust. This faithful reproduction of Qantas’ Japan poster—created in association with BOAC and Tasman Empire Airways—bottles the optimism of early post-war travel in vibrant pinks, delicate motifs, and confident typography.

Why it captivates

• Mid-century charm — bold colour gradient, clean layout, and playful illustration.

• Cultural motifs — kimono figure, peacock plume, shell and blossom accents.

• Airline heritage — early Qantas international branding with partner carriers.

• Display power — warm magenta tones that pop on paper or canvas.

What you’ll see

A stylised figure in kimono strides across a rose-to-magenta field, flanked by a peacock feather swirl, conch shell, and cherry blossoms. Overhead, a tiny aircraft sketches a silver line across the sky. The word JAPAN crowns the design; QANTAS anchors it in bold type.

Choose your finish

🌟 Heavyweight Paper (160 gsm matte)
Archival, smooth matte stock ideal for framing under glass. Crisp type, 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.
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)

555 × 780 mm (approx. 21.9 × 30.7 in)

• Orientation: Portrait

• Aspect ratio: ~0.712 : 1

• Nearest standard frame: A1 (594 × 841 mm) — use a mat/float for a perfect fit

• Framing tip: cut the mat window ~551 × 776 mm to overlap edges by 2–3 mm.

Custom sizing: Available on request (alternative ratios or added white border).

Specifications

Who it’s for

• Vintage airline & poster collectors

• Japanophiles and mid-century design fans

• Stylists & decorators seeking a vibrant focal point

• Gift-givers celebrating travel dreams

Every print is produced locally in Australia with careful colour management, then checked and packed by hand. Add classic Qantas romance to your walls—order your fine-art print of Qantas — Japan today.