Discover Puerto Rico U.S.A. – Where the Americas Meet – Frank S. Nicholson (1936) – Vintage Travel Poster Print

Frank S. Nicholson’s Discover Puerto Rico U.S.A. – Where the Americas Meet presents Puerto Rico through a wonderfully graphic view from the historic fortifications of San Juan. A massive weathered cannon dominates the foreground, pointing out across the brilliant blue harbor toward the rugged coastline and the historic structures of El Morro. The simplified forms, carefully limited palette, and strong blocks of blue, red, cream, and green give the scene the crisp visual character of a 1930s travel poster, while the sweeping script of “Puerto Rico” adds an appropriately romantic touch.

Created by the New York City Art Project of the Works Progress Administration, the poster was part of the Federal Art Project’s efforts to promote tourism through modern American graphic design. Nicholson makes the island’s Spanish colonial heritage an integral part of the destination’s appeal: the cannon and fortress recall San Juan’s centuries-old defenses, while the sailboats, brilliant Caribbean waters, and sunlit landscape transform the historic setting into an inviting vision of tropical travel. The phrase “Where the Americas Meet” reinforces the poster’s presentation of Puerto Rico as a cultural and geographic meeting point between the United States, the Caribbean, and Latin America.

 

🖨️ Print features:

– Made with museum-grade archival paper for excellent printing fidelity and vibrant color reproduction

– Paper weight: 189 g/m2

– For indoor use only

– Care instructions: If the print does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, dry cloth.

– Please note: Due to the production process of these posters, please allow for slight size deviations with a tolerance +/- 1/16″

 

🚚 Fulfillment, Shipping, and Return Policy:

– Printed and shipped from the U.S.

– Ships in a sturdy mailing tube, frame not included

– As our items are unique and made to order, we can only accept a return or exchange in the event that an item arrives damaged or misprinted. We cannot accept returns if you order the wrong size or change your mind. Any return requests must be made within 14 days of receiving the order.

 

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