Qantas “Rome” Vintage Travel Poster (c.1960)
Elegant, restrained, and unmistakably European, this striking reproduction of the Qantas Rome poster reflects a new chapter in mid-century travel—where modern aviation met the timeless gravitas of the ancient world. Created around 1960, the artwork distils Rome’s monumental architecture into a bold, graphic composition that feels both classical and contemporary.
Minimalist yet deeply evocative, this poster captures the confidence of Qantas as it carried travellers to the cultural heart of Europe.
✈️ Iconic Imagery from the Jet-Age of Travel
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A stylised architectural fragment inspired by Rome’s ancient arches and stonework
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Rich, layered greens and blues suggesting age, patina, and enduring history
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A vertical, monumental composition echoing Roman engineering and permanence
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Clean modern typography pairing ROME with the iconic QANTAS kangaroo mark
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A refined balance of heritage and jet-age modernism
📐 Size Options
| Format | Dimensions (H × W) |
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| Standard | 780 mm × 490 mm |
Original proportions preserved. Custom sizing available on request.
🎨 Premium Format Options
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📄 Paper — Printed on heavyweight 170 gsm coated paper; smooth and ideal for framing under glass.
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🧽 Laminated — True encapsulation using 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate; exceptionally durable and wipe-clean.
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🪵 Laminated + Wooden Hang Rails — Natural timber rails with discreet hanging cord; ready to display straight away.
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🖼️ Canvas — 395 gsm HP Professional Matte Canvas printed with pigment-based, fade-resistant inks; richly textured and archival-quality.
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🪵 Canvas + Wooden Hang Rails — Premium presentation with timber rails top and bottom; elegant, gallery-style hanging.
⏳ Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed finishes, as each is carefully assembled by our professional framer.
🎁 Ideal For
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Vintage aviation and European travel-poster collectors
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Qantas enthusiasts and proud Australians
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Lovers of modernist and architectural art
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Interior designers seeking a calm, cultured statement piece
🌍 A Poster That Tells a Story
By the 1960s, flying to Rome symbolised not just distance conquered, but time itself bridged—connecting Australia to millennia of European history. This poster reflects that ambition, presenting Rome not through clichés, but through form, texture, and quiet authority.
It spoke to travellers who valued culture, depth, and the romance of long-haul flight in an age when travel was still an event.
🖼️ Display with Pride
Whether displayed in a study, gallery wall, living space, or commercial interior, this poster brings sophistication, history, and jet-age elegance to any room.
Refined. Historic. Timeless. Bring the spirit of classic Qantas travel—and the grandeur of Rome—into your space.
