{"product_id":"new-zealand-travel-poster-mt-cook-by-leonard-cornwall-mitchell","title":"New Zealand Travel Poster: Mt. Cook by Leonard Cornwall Mitchell","description":"\u003cp\u003eCelebrate the dramatic beauty of Aoraki\/Mount Cook with New Zealand. Mt. Cook by Leonard Cornwall Mitchell, an Art Deco travel poster that distills the glamour and optimism of early modern tourism. Mitchell’s design invites the viewer into New Zealand’s Southern Alps: angular peaks soar beneath a sky that softens from pale blue to honeyed gold, while stylized mountaineers in period attire embody the spirit of adventure that drew visitors to this storied landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for a high-quality fine art print, produced on your choice of acid-free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas. The Unique Maps Co. offers a range of sizes to suit any wall, plus optional framing and personalization. Whether you’re creating a focal point for a living room or curating a travel-inspired gallery wall, we’ll tailor the finish so your artwork arrives ready to display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeonard Cornwall Mitchell was a leading New Zealand commercial artist and poster designer active in the mid-20th century. Known for confident compositions, crisp silhouettes, and assured color, he created memorable imagery for national tourism and transport campaigns, helping define how the world pictured New Zealand. His work bridges fine art and graphic design, translating sweeping landscapes into streamlined shapes that remain instantly recognizable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject here—Aoraki\/Mount Cook, New Zealand’s highest peak—was a symbol of national pride and a magnet for adventurous travelers during the golden age of rail-and-steamship touring. This poster captures that moment: a time when guided ascents, alpine hotels, and improved transport opened the high country to visitors, and when posters like this turned distant horizons into irresistible destinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMitchell’s restrained palette—dominant yellows tempered by earthy browns and fresh greens—makes the scene glow with late-day warmth, while bold black outlines and flat planes lend clarity and impact from across a room. The foreground flora softens the geometry of the mountains, creating a rhythmic push and pull between rugged ascent and delicate detail. Clean, assertive typography anchors the design, making this piece a striking blend of natural drama and Deco elegance. It’s an ideal statement for interiors that prize warm woods, brass accents, rattan, and other tactile materials; equally, it brings a nostalgic uplift to contemporary spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thoughtful gift for travelers returning from New Zealand, climbers and hikers, lovers of Art Deco, or anyone marking a special occasion—Christmas, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, a wedding, a new home, or the celebration of a once-in-a-lifetime journey.\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":57618707939712,"sku":"UM00266509A","price":83.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":57618707972480,"sku":"UM00266510A","price":212.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":57618708005248,"sku":"UM00266511A","price":233.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Art print","offer_id":57618708038016,"sku":"UM00266512A","price":83.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":57618708070784,"sku":"UM00266513A","price":212.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed 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