An original Danish tourism poster for Odense, c. 1960. The design by Viggo Vagnby features “The Ugly Duckling” next to an imposing white swan, from the famous Hans Andersen fairy tale of the same name.

Hans Christian Andersen. Odense, Danmark

Viggo Vagnby
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  • Condition: B+ (Japan backed, repaired pin holes to corners and small area of repaired loss bottom right)
  • Date: c.1960
  • Designer: Viggo Vagnby (1896-1966)
  • Printer: Hagen & Sorensen of Odense
  • Publisher: Danish Tourism Authority
  • Size: 1000 x 630 mm

An original Danish tourism poster for Odense, where the author Hans Christian Andersen was born, c. 1960. The design by Viggo Vagnby features “The Ugly Duckling” next to an imposing white swan, from the famous Andersen fairy tale of the same name (first published in 1843). A higher resolution image is available for viewing on request.