This original 1938 poster by Ray Bret-Koch was created to promote Air France’s legendary long-haul routes, stretching from Europe to the Far East. At a time when international air travel was still in its infancy, Air France played a pioneering role in connecting continents and cultures through the sky. A trained architect turned illustrator, Bret-Koch was known for his sleek, modern compositions and his ability to combine design with cartographic clarity. His posters for Air France became icons of early aviation aesthetics, celebrating the airline’s expanding global network with both elegance and precision. In 1938, Air France operated one of the longest air routes in the world, from Paris to Saigon, passing through key cities in the Middle East and Southeast Asia. These epic journeys were a marvel of engineering and logistics, showcasing the progress of aviation and its power to shrink the world. This piece belongs to a celebrated chapter in travel poster history, when art met ambition, and when each destination promised not just escape, but transformation. An authentic relic of pre-war air adventure and a rare example of Bret-Koch’s signature style. Airline - Tourism London - Paris - Lyon - Marseille - Napoli - Corfou - Athena - Castetrosso - Tripoli - Beirut - Damas - Baghdad - Bushire - Jask - Karachi - Jodhpur - Allahabad - Calcutta - Rangoon - Akyab - Bangkok - Saigon - Vientiane - Hanoi - vers la Chine Printed by Océa in France Good condition
