This iconic Works Progress Administration (WPA) poster captures the sweeping majesty of the Grand Canyon in bold, sun-washed color. Created in the late 1930s for the U.S. National Park Service, the design uses flat planes of pink, lavender, and deep indigo to emphasize the canyon’s dramatic depth and ancient rock formations.
A stylized river winds through shadowed cliffs, guiding the eye down into the landscape’s immense scale, while soft clouds drift across a pale sky. The composition highlights what made WPA posters so enduring: simple shapes, powerful contrasts, and a sense of awe that invites viewers to explore America’s natural wonders.
Perfect for:
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National park enthusiasts
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Vintage travel and WPA art collectors
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Southwestern or mid-century modern decor
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Gift shops, Airbnb wall art, gallery displays
Professionally restored from a high-resolution public-domain scan to preserve the authentic texture and color of the original silkscreen print.
🌟 Available Sizes:
✔️ 12x16 inches - Great for desks, shelves, bedrooms, or offices
✔️ 18x24 inches - Our most popular size - perfect for bedrooms, offices, or studios
✔️ 24x36 inches - A bold, gallery-style centerpiece
🖨️ 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 and Shipping:
- Printed and shipped from the U.S.
- Ships in a sturdy mailing tube, frame not included
💬 Questions? Looking for something else, or want something in a different size? Feel free to reach out anytime; we'll see what we can do!
