David Klein

1950 Original poster by David Klein - Fly TWA California - Yosemite Park

1950

The Fly TWA to New York poster, created around 1950, is a striking example of mid-century airline advertising at a time when air travel was becoming both accessible and aspirational....

Step into a vivid dream of Iberian flair with this striking circa 1960 original travel poster by David Klein, created for Trans World Airlines (TWA). Designed at the height of the Jet Age, this artwork invites viewers to fly across the Atlantic and immerse themselves in the timeless traditions and spectacle of Spain. Rendered in Klein’s unmistakable style—bold, graphic, and saturated with color—the poster is anchored by the imposing figure of a matador, resplendent in an elaborately embroidered traje de luces (suit of lights). His stoic expression, the gleaming detail of his costume, and the dramatic composition place the viewer right on the threshold of the bullring. In the background, another matador stands poised beneath the arches of a sunlit plaza de toros, while a stylized jetliner leaves a clean, modern contrail in the crimson sky above—signaling the future soaring above the heritage of the past. With its juxtaposition of tradition and modernity, this poster captures both the romance of Old Spain and the excitement of international travel in the mid-20th century. The golden Gothic script of “Spain” contrasts with the jet-age boldness of the “Fly TWA” lettering, creating a visual rhythm that reflects the era’s enthusiasm for cultural discovery through air travel. David Klein’s TWA...

This elegant circa 1950 original travel poster by Stan Galli was created for United Air Lines to promote Southern California as a serene and culturally rich destination. It perfectly...

This circa 1960 travel poster by David Klein for Trans World Airlines (TWA) is a bold and expressive interpretation of Greece, combining modern graphic sensibility with classical ima...

This poster was created in 1959 for Howard Hughes’ Trans World Airlines promoting their routes to Los Angeles, California. Illustrated by influential Ame...

A wonderfully decorative original TWA San Francisco airline travel advertising poster by David Klein, produced c1960s. Featuring a lively cable car, ...

We adore this original TWA Los Angeles travel poster from circa 1958, with superb artwork by David Klein. Searchlights, palm trees, mountains...

This poster was created in 1955 for Howard Hughes’ Trans World Airlines promoting their routes to Disneyland in California, USA. Illustrated by influential American artist David Klei...