Framed Vintage Skiing Prints
In the worlds of sports and fashion, rarely is there so strong an overlap as is found with skiing. The distinctly European flair and aesthetic of skiing and of skiers makes it a popular choice for fans of a very chic and stylish form of recreation or competition. Framed vintage skiing posters are a way for many people to capitalize on this appeal in terms of art and decor, and to celebrate the love of the sport.
Many of these framed vintage ski posters directly utilize their ties to European culture as an aesthetic selling point. Some are authentic historical flyers for ski competitions and venues – “Nordiska spel affisch 1901,” for example, is an advertisement for a skiing event from February 1901 in Stockholm – while others, such as “Valais” by Herbert Libiszewski, utilize French as more of a decorative touch.
One old framed vintage skiing poster in particular is actually not an advertisement or poster at all, but an illustration by famed lifestyle artist Norman Rockwell, whose scenes of everyday American life are a mainstay of art history. His piece “Ski Skills” depicts a duo, presumably father and son, on the slopes in the midst of a very basic lesson in technique. The unwieldy skiing posture of the child is almost comical compared to the clearly competent instructor, but it’s good fun all the same.
There are a number of ski posters and advertisements for domestic locations, as well. Travel ads for Colorado, New Hampshire, Vermont, Idaho, and Utah are every bit as colorful and appealing as the more exotic European locations, and showcase the natural beauty of the American mountain regions as an ideal destination for athletes and recreational thrill-seekers alike.