Anton Bruehl's "Happy in Hawaii, Matson Lines Advertisement, 1937" depicts a tropical beach scene meant to evoke the charms of Hawaii as a destination via Matson Lines cruises. In the foreground, a woman in a white swimsuit reclines on the sand wearing a flower lei, while a man in white swim trunks stands nearby holding a red surfboard beneath a tree. The composition uses contrast between the figures, the sand, and the foliage, with a sense of leisure, warmth, and glamour. The photograph plays on ideals of tropical relaxation and travel allure in the 1930s. Matson Lines used striking photography and illustration in national magazine campaigns to market voyages to Hawaii. Bruehl (1900–1982) was a prominent commercial photographer known for his travel and fashion work; his photography contributed to the modern visual vocabulary of travel advertising.
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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