Air France - Dans Tous Les Ciels

This dynamic Air France poster by Perceval presents a striking visualization of motion, technology, and modern flight. At the center of the composition, a streamlined aircraft engine and propeller dominate the image, rendered with luminous, almost ethereal circular forms that radiate outward like waves of energy. The slogan “Dans Tous Les Ciels” (“In All Skies”) reinforces Air France’s global reach, suggesting a presence that extends across every horizon and every destination.Air France was formed in 1933 through a merger of several smaller international companies. These airlines had already built extensive networks across the world, and when combined under the Air France umbrella they created an unprecedented accessibility to global travel. Air France remains one of the most highly regarded international airlines, servicing 78 countries around the world. It served as France’s primary national flag carrier for seven decades prior to its 2003 merger with KLM.Posters have always been essential to Air France’s communications. It has assembled one of the greatest poster collections in the world, with over 1,500 designs created by some of the most celebrated illustrators of the 20th century. Air France posters are typically bold and visually striking, often using minimal text while portraying destinations as dream-like and air travel as the gateway to those dreams.Perceval was a French graphic artist active during the mid-20th century, known for his contributions to aviation and travel advertising. While little biographical information about the artist survives, his work reflects the influence of the Art Deco tradition and the optimistic visual language of early commercial flight. In this poster, his use of transparency, repetition, and radiant form elevates a functional subject into a poetic expression of speed and innovation.This is an Original Vintage Poster, it is not a reproduction. This poster is conservation mounted, linen backed and in excellent condition. We guarantee the authenticity of all our posters.