Framed Vintage Skiing Posters

One old framed vintage skiing poster in particular is actually not an advertisement or poster at all, but an illustration by famed lifestyle artist Norman Rockwell, whose scenes of everyday American life are a mainstay of art history. His piece “Ski Skills” depicts a duo, presumably father and son, on the slopes in the midst of a very basic lesson in technique. The unwieldy skiing posture of the child is almost comical compared to the clearly competent instructor, but it’s good fun all the same.

There are a number of ski posters and advertisements for domestic locations, as well. Travel ads for Colorado, New Hampshire, Vermont, Idaho, and Utah are every bit as colorful and appealing as the more exotic European locations, and showcase the natural beauty of the American mountain regions as an ideal destination for athletes and recreational thrill-seekers alike.