Air France - Rayonne Sur Le Monde

This striking Air France poster by Edmond Maurus presents a powerful vision of global reach and modern aviation. The slogan “Rayonne sur le Monde” (“Radiates Across the World”) perfectly captures the message—Air France as a beacon of innovation and international presence, linking continents through the promise of flight. The clean composition and bold contrasts give the image a sense of clarity and authority, while maintaining the dream-like quality that defines the finest travel posters of the era.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.Edmond Maurus (1903–1985) was a French graphic artist and illustrator known for his contributions to travel and commercial poster design during the mid-20th century. His work is characterized by a refined balance of modernist clarity and symbolic imagery, often incorporating strong geometric forms and simplified compositions to communicate powerful ideas with immediacy. Maurus created several posters for Air France, helping to visually define the airline’s identity during a period when aviation was rapidly expanding and capturing the imagination of the public. poetic visual language is clearly evident in capturing the imagination of the public.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.