In this Matson Lines advertisement, artist B. Briggs depicts hula dancers in grass skirts with red flower leis swaying in front of a white Matson Lines cruise ship. The colors are bold and stylized, emphasizing the lush tropical setting and the idea of Hawaii as an exotic, romantic destination. This advertisement is part of Matson Lines’ promotional efforts to market sea travel to Hawaii, capitalizing on the imagery of Hawaiian culture and scenic appeal. It reflects mid-century tourism marketing strategies, visual tropes of “exotic” locales, and how advertisers mediated perceptions of place and identity.
Print Types
Enhanced MatteArtwork prints onto a premium, bright white matte paper that yields vibrant images with excellent highlight and shadow detail. Print includes a 1" white border on all sides of the image. |
Canvas Wrap White SidesArtwork prints onto museum-grade canvas, then stretched on a wooden frame of 1.5" depth stretcher bars. Canvas is delivered to you with wire hardware, so it is ready to hang. |
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Rolled CanvasArtwork prints onto museum-grade canvas with 2-inch white borders on all sides for stretching or framing at your convenience.
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All prints require 7 - 14 business days to print, assemble, and package your order prior to shipping. Everything is printed and manufactured "on demand".