Santa Fe - California Palm Trees

This original vintage poster was created by Oscar Bryn to promote travel to California on the Santa Fe Railway. Towering palm trees, golden poppies, and a tranquil bay filled with sailboats evoke the relaxed charm of the California coast. In the background, rolling hills and a red-roofed mission complete the idyllic scene. The bold orange "California" title and classic Santa Fe logo emphasize the destination and the journey.
This rich design was part of a group of posters commissioned by the Santa Fe Railway to promote travel to the west. The Santa Fe Railway was founded in 1859. The company helped settle the mid-west in the later part of the 19th Century by selling real estate and farmland sanctioned by Congress. They became the second transcontinental railway to exist and expanded further with north-south routes in California. Santa Fe had a robust freight business and expanded its transportation reach with a bussing system. The company was featured in a 1945 song, "On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe" sung by Judy Garland for the film "The Harvey Girls." In 1996, the railway merged with the Burlington Northern Railway to form the Burlington Northern & Santa Fe Railway.

Oscar Bryn (1883–1963) was a noted American illustrator who worked extensively for the Santa Fe Railway. His style—marked by clean lines, rich colors, and simplified forms—helped define the look of mid-century American travel advertising. Bryn’s work captured the spirit of adventure and the appeal of the American West with clarity and elegance.
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.