{"product_id":"norway-travel-poster-summer-season-june-september-by-ben-blessum-1929","title":"Norway Travel Poster: Summer Season June – September by Ben Blessum, 1929","description":"\u003cp\u003eNorway; summer season June – September by Ben Blessum (1929) captures the romance of Scandinavian travel at the height of the early 20th‑century tourism boom. Painted by a Norwegian‑born, American‑based artist celebrated for luminous fjord vistas and evocative maritime scenes, this poster invites the viewer into a tranquil northern summer: cool, glassy water edged by evergreen slopes, a proud coastal steamer at anchor, and distant mountains bathed in crystalline light. It is both an advertisement and a love letter to Norway’s dramatic landscapes, distilling the promise of long days and clear air between June and September.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing offers a museum‑quality fine art print of the original travel poster, produced by The Unique Maps Co. on your choice of acid‑free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas. Multiple sizes are available, with optional framing to arrive ready to hang. We can also personalize your print—add a date, a gift inscription, or a commemorative note—so it becomes a one‑of‑a‑kind memento of a journey north.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the artist: Ben Blessum is known for bridging fine art and graphic design during the golden age of travel, translating Norway’s rugged coasts and soaring peaks into images that resonated with international audiences. Working across painting, illustration, and poster art, his compositions drew on first‑hand knowledge of maritime life and alpine light, making his work both persuasive as advertising and captivating as art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy this subject matters: In the interwar years, Norway actively promoted summer travel to fjords and coastal towns, when long daylight and reliably calmer seas welcomed visitors. This poster’s seasonal callout—June to September—speaks to that moment in travel history, when modern steamships and rail links made the country newly accessible. The image celebrates national identity through landscape, aligning adventure with serenity and inviting travelers to linger in the blue‑green hush of the fjords.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesign and color: Dominant greens and deep blues create an immediate sense of freshness and calm, while subtle browns and warm whites add structure and light. Strong verticals—the trunks of dark conifers and the ship’s mast—play against the horizontal sweep of water and layered mountains, giving the composition both poise and momentum. Fine detailing in the vessel and foreground trees contrasts with broader, atmospheric strokes in sky and peaks, a harmony of precision and romance that makes this an elegant statement piece for Scandinavian, coastal, or modern interiors alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether commemorating a honeymoon cruise, celebrating Nordic heritage, or inspiring future adventures, this classic Norwegian travel poster makes a thoughtful gift. It’s perfect for anyone who has wandered the fjords, dreams of the midnight sun, or simply loves clean, timeless design—ideal for birthdays, housewarmings, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, Christmas, or as a welcome‑home present after a trip to Norway.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're not sure what size to order, or you're looking for a custom order of some kind \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003e a different size, a different colour, a special frame \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003e then please \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact me\u003c\/a\u003e. I usually respond within a few minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can see an example of my fine art personalisation service in the fifth image. Zoom in and take a look. My personalised artwork is always very well received. Take a look at \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/map-personalisation\"\u003emore examples of personalisation\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also choose to \u003cem\u003eage\u003c\/em\u003e your art print to make it look older. This is popular amongst my customers who want their artwork to look like an older, antique print. You can see an example of ageing in the sixth product image, or go ahead and check out \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/sepia-aged-maps\"\u003elots of examples of other aged artwork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe model in the listing images is holding the 24x36in (60x90cm) version of this art print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI can print and frame this beautiful piece of art at sizes up to 3 metres (10ft). If you are looking for a size or framing option that isn't available online, please \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eget in touch\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis artwork is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. My \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/map-finishes-framed-canvas\"\u003estandard frames\u003c\/a\u003e come in six colours (black, dark brown, dark grey, antique gold, oak and white), and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/custom-framing\"\u003ecustom framing\u003c\/a\u003e is available for an additional charge. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex\/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Unique Maps Co.","offers":[{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":57631081988480,"sku":"UM00266971A","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":57631082021248,"sku":"UM00266972A","price":137.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":57631082054016,"sku":"UM00266973A","price":151.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Art print","offer_id":57631082086784,"sku":"UM00266974A","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":57631082119552,"sku":"UM00266975A","price":137.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed 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