✈️ Qantas Constellation over Sydney – Vintage Travel Poster (c.1950)

An Iconic Tribute to Australia’s Jet Age Elegance

Capture the magic of mid-century flight with this stunning reproduction of a 1950s Qantas travel poster, featuring the majestic Lockheed Constellation soaring gracefully over Sydney. Originally illustrated by the celebrated artist Krogman, this artwork embodies the golden era of aviation—when flying wasn’t just a way to travel, it was an occasion.

This timeless image pays homage to the birth of international air travel in Australia, showcasing Qantas as a proud symbol of national progress, freedom, and connection to the world beyond. A perfect centrepiece for lovers of vintage travel, aviation history, or classic Australian design.

🌅 A Timeless Vision of Flight

This beautifully detailed poster captures:

• The unmistakable silhouette of the Lockheed Super Constellation in flight—its triple tail and elegant fuselage evoking the romance of post-war aviation.

• A radiant depiction of Sydney’s skyline and harbour, shimmering beneath a pastel-toned sky.

• The bold yet refined graphic style of 1950s poster art, celebrating form, function, and the optimism of a world in motion.

Whether you're decorating a home office, gallery wall, or aviation-themed space, this print delivers style, nostalgia, and national pride in equal measure.

📐 Display Sizes

Choose from two generous sizes to suit your space:

Both versions retain the proportions and colour fidelity of the original poster for a stunning visual impact.

🎨 Premium Format Options

Crafted with care in Australia, each reproduction is printed using archival-quality materials to ensure depth, detail, and durability:

• 📄 Paper – Printed on heavyweight 170 gsm coated paper. A smooth finish ideal for framing under glass, offering a classic presentation.

• 🧽 Laminated – Fully encapsulated in two layers of 80-micron gloss laminate. Perfect for high-traffic areas or studios—wipeable, long-lasting, and resilient.

• 🪵 Laminated with Wooden Hang Rails – Add vintage charm with natural timber rails and a cotton hanging cord. Simple, elegant, and ready to display.

• 🖼️ Canvas – Printed on 395 gsm HP Professional Matte Canvas with pigment-based inks. This format offers a textured, painterly look that enhances the warmth and nostalgia of the original.

• 🪵 Canvas with Wooden Hang Rails – The ultimate combination of vintage aesthetic and modern quality. Timber rails top and bottom allow easy hanging and a gallery-style finish.

⏳ Please allow 10 working days for delivery of hang-railed versions, as each is professionally assembled by our in-house framer.

🎁 A Perfect Gift For:

• Vintage aviation and travel enthusiasts

• Mid-century art and poster collectors

• Proud Australians and Qantas aficionados

• Interior stylists curating retro or heritage-themed spaces

• Anyone longing for the elegance of a bygone era

✨ Celebrate the Romance of Flight

In an age when airports were glamorous, and aircraft like the Qantas Constellation ruled the skies, this poster was a beacon of progress. It spoke of freedom, exploration, and the pride of a nation finally joining the global stage by air.

Displaying this print is more than just adding art to your wall—it's about honouring a time when travel inspired awe, and when the journey was as important as the destination.

Make your space soar with this classic slice of Australian aviation history.