Feature PointsVINTAGE PRINT REPRODUCTION: Historic reproduction of Vintage 1935 Soviet Armenia Print. Printed on archival-grade paper that maintains vivid color accuracy for over 100 years without fading or discoloration.PREMIUM GALLERY PAPER: Heavyweight fine art paper with non-reflective matte finish eliminates glare while delivering museum-grade appearance and lasting durability.PROFESSIONALLY RESTORED: Each image is digitally restored by our art specialists to correct age-related deterioration while preserving authentic historical details and character.BORDERLESS DESIGN: Artwork prints edge-to-edge for a seamless, gallery-ready appearance. Ships protected in rigid tube packaging to ensure safe delivery and perfect condition upon arrival.MADE IN USA: Our multi-step restoration process and quality control ensure each print meets professional standards. Every reproduction is individually inspected before shipping.Additional InformationProduced in 1935 by Russian artist Sergei Igumnov for the Soviet state travel agency Intourist, this Art Deco poster promotes tourism to Armenia in the Caucasus. The composition depicts elegantly dressed travelers in an automobile beneath a towering railway viaduct as a steam train crosses overhead against distant snow-capped peaks.Intourist, founded on April 12, 1929, held an exclusive monopoly on foreign tourism throughout the Soviet Union. Its designers deliberately adopted Western Art Deco aesthetics rather than Socialist Realism, understanding that European visual sophistication would prove more appealing to the Western tourists whose hard currency the agency desperately sought.Igumnov was a prominent artist within Intourist's advertising division, recognized as a keen student of Western Art Deco design. The Victoria and Albert Museum included this poster in its 2003 Art Deco exhibition, noting its imagery of modern transport and natural beauty mirrors European travel posters of the era.This captivating artwork offers a window into a remarkable period when Soviet ambition and modernist elegance converged to present the Caucasus as an alluring destination for international travelers. A distinguished addition to any collection celebrating Soviet graphic design, vintage travel art, and the enduring mystique of Armenia's mountain landscapes.
