Two lynxes pause mid-step, beautifully rendered in glowing amber tones against a crisp blue sky. This stunning 1954 Swedish poster was created to promote Skansen, the world’s oldest open-air museum and zoo, located in Stockholm. Printed with exceptional quality and care, the piece showcases the Eurasian lynx - native to Scandinavia - with lifelike precision and graphic elegance. The design, signed “Soneson” in a heart near the base, is a masterclass in mid-century Scandinavian poster art. Each gradient is smooth, the registration is tight, and the animals' expressions are full of warmth and curiosity. It’s not just advertising, it’s illustration at its finest. Founded in 1891, Skansen was created to preserve Swedish culture and nature. Posters like this one were part of a broader visual campaign to inspire public pride in native wildlife and national heritage. With its excellent print fidelity and charming composition, this is a top-tier example of zoological and environmental poster design from postwar Europe. Size: 39.0" x 28.0" Artist: Soneson Condition: Very Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. Poster has never been folded. Small tear in lower center border and top left border. Faint diagonal fold in lower left corner. Very light border wear. Please use the photo zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition. *Additional photos available upon request.
