{"product_id":"new-zealand-travel-poster-new-zealand-centennial-by-leonard-cornwall-mitchell-1940","title":"New Zealand Travel Poster: New Zealand Centennial by Leonard Cornwall Mitchell, 1940","description":"\u003cp\u003eNew Zealand Centennial by Leonard Cornwall Mitchell (1940) captures a proud moment in Aotearoa New Zealand’s story: one hundred years since 1840, evoked through a confident, modern graphic language. Designed at the height of mid-century poster art, it blends Art Deco sleekness with a spirit of national optimism. Mitchell contrasts the dates “1840” and “1940” and sets early settler figures against symbols of rapid progress—an airplane, a steam train, and a motorcar—so the viewer feels a century’s leap in a single glance. Cool oceanic blues meet warm sunrise yellows and soft oranges, while strong black accents and geometric forms give the piece striking clarity at a distance—exactly what great travel posters were made to achieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine art print is offered exclusively by The Unique Maps Co. on your choice of acid-free archival paper or luxurious artist’s cotton canvas, printed with museum-quality inks for exceptional color fidelity and longevity. Choose from a range of sizes to suit your space, with optional borders and professional framing. We also offer personalization—add a dedication, a meaningful date, or custom sizing to create a one-of-a-kind statement piece that celebrates your connection to New Zealand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeonard Cornwall Mitchell was a leading New Zealand commercial artist active in the 1930s and 1940s, recognized for his refined draftsmanship, clear typography, and bold, streamlined compositions. Working at the intersection of art and advertising, he helped define how the world saw New Zealand during a period of modern nation-building, producing smart, legible designs that were as informative as they were beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1940 design marks the national centenary and nods to the events of 1840, the foundational year associated with the Treaty of Waitangi. In a single, well-orchestrated scene, it layers people, landscape, and technology to tell a story of transformation. For collectors of New Zealand memorabilia, mid-century design enthusiasts, and anyone with roots or memories in Aotearoa, it is an instantly recognizable emblem of the era’s optimism and forward motion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStylistically, the poster uses streamlined geometry—planes of color, simplified silhouettes, and disciplined type—to balance elegance with impact. The dominant blue suggests open skies and coastal horizons, while golden yellows and soft oranges warm the scene like first light over the Pacific. Deep black outlines and accents heighten contrast and readability, making the composition pop across a room. Displayed in an entryway, living space, or study, it brings an authentic dose of Art Deco poise and travel-era romance to contemporary interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThoughtful and timeless, this print makes a superb gift for anyone with ties to New Zealand—travelers returning from an unforgettable trip, friends celebrating a housewarming, anniversaries, or seasonal occasions like Christmas, Father’s Day, and Mother’s Day. It’s a meaningful way to honor a journey, spark conversation, and keep New Zealand’s centennial spirit alive at home.\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":57618692342144,"sku":"UM00265963A","price":75.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":57618692374912,"sku":"UM00265964A","price":192.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":57618692407680,"sku":"UM00265965A","price":212.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Art print","offer_id":57618692440448,"sku":"UM00265966A","price":75.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":57618692473216,"sku":"UM00265967A","price":192.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed 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