🛩️ KLM “De Vliegende Hollander” Vintage Airline Poster — Designed by Jan Wijga

A modern reprint of a striking Dutch airline poster featuring the classic KLM branding. Titled “De Vliegende Hollander – Eens Legende, thans Werkelijkheid” (“The Flying Dutchman – Once a Legend, Now Reality”), the artwork pairs a 17th-century sailing ship with a modern KLM aircraft overhead. Illustrated by Jan Wijga, one of the Netherlands’ leading aviation artists of the interwar period.

The design originally promoted KLM’s long-haul services to the Dutch East Indies and reflects early European aviation optimism and national branding.

Condition
Light age toning with a diagonal tear (approx. 6–8 cm) near “Vliegende”. Colours bright with minor foxing and surface scuffing. Framed in a modern timber frame with blue-grey mat; edges not inspected out of frame. Glass clean and intact. Overall Good to Fair condition with a visible tear and general handling wear.

Dimensions
Approx. 104 × 69 cm (framed)

Provenance
Artist: Jan Wijga
Origin: Netherlands
Medium: Modern reprint
Framing: Modern timber frame with mat
Condition details as above

Disclaimer
Modern reprint. Not an original period lithograph

Shipping & Delivery
Medium and heavy items require a custom shipping quote.
Melbourne Wednesday delivery is available (quoted individually).
Free pickup is available in Bendigo — the exact address is provided after your order is confirmed.