TRAVEL POSTER - Great Barrier Reef by James Northfield
“Great Barrier Reef, Queensland — Australia” — James Northfield
Vintage Travel Poster (c.1950)
Luminous, painterly, and alive with colour, this superb reproduction of Great Barrier Reef, Queensland captures the reef as a dreamscape of motion and light. Created around 1950 by renowned Australian artist James Northfield, the poster reflects the golden age of travel—when Australia promoted its natural wonders with confidence, artistry, and a sense of discovery.
Shoals of reef fish drift through coral gardens rendered in expressive brushwork, transforming the underwater world into a living tapestry of colour and rhythm.
A celebration of Australia beneath the surface.
✈️ Iconic Imagery from the Jet-Age of Travel
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Dramatic reef fish in motion, painted with sweeping, expressive strokes
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Layered coral forms in reds, pinks, golds, and aquamarine blues
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A sense of depth and immersion—water as atmosphere, not boundary
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Northfield’s signature painterly style, blending realism with lyric abstraction
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Strong AUSTRALIA typography anchoring the composition with national pride
📐 Size Options
| Format | Dimensions (H × W) |
|---|---|
| Standard | 700 mm × 450 mm |
Original proportions preserved. Custom sizing available on request.
🎨 Premium Format Options
📄 Paper — Printed on heavyweight 170 gsm coated paper; smooth, vibrant, and ideal for framing under glass.
🧽 Laminated — True encapsulation using 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate; exceptionally durable and wipe-clean.
🪵 Laminated + Wooden Hang Rails — Natural timber rails with discreet hanging cord; ready to display straight away.
🖼️ Canvas — 395 gsm HP Professional Matte Canvas, printed with pigment-based, fade-resistant inks for rich texture and archival longevity.
🪵 Canvas + Wooden Hang Rails — Premium canvas presentation with timber rails top and bottom; effortless, elegant wall hanging.
⏳ Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed finishes, as each is carefully assembled by our professional framer.
🎁 Ideal For
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Collectors of Australian vintage travel posters
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Great Barrier Reef and marine-life enthusiasts
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Mid-century modern and coastal interiors
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Studies, living spaces, beach houses, and gallery walls
🌍 A Poster That Tells a Story
In the post-war years, artists like James Northfield helped define how Australia was seen by the world. His reef posters did not document the Great Barrier Reef scientifically—they interpreted it emotionally, presenting it as vibrant, exotic, and unmistakably unique.
This was Australia inviting the world to look closer—and dive deeper.
🖼️ Display with Pride
Whether framed, laminated for everyday durability, or presented on canvas with elegant timber hang rails, this poster brings colour, movement, and classic Australian travel artistry into any space.
Vivid. Immersive. Iconic.
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“Great Barrier Reef, Queensland — Australia” — James Northfield
Vintage Travel Poster (c.1950)
Luminous, painterly, and alive with colour, this superb reproduction of Great Barrier Reef, Queensland captures the reef as a dreamscape of motion and light. Created around 1950 by renowned Australian artist James Northfield, the poster reflects the golden age of travel—when Australia promoted its natural wonders with confidence, artistry, and a sense of discovery.
Shoals of reef fish drift through coral gardens rendered in expressive brushwork, transforming the underwater world into a living tapestry of colour and rhythm.
A celebration of Australia beneath the surface.
✈️ Iconic Imagery from the Jet-Age of Travel
-
Dramatic reef fish in motion, painted with sweeping, expressive strokes
-
Layered coral forms in reds, pinks, golds, and aquamarine blues
-
A sense of depth and immersion—water as atmosphere, not boundary
-
Northfield’s signature painterly style, blending realism with lyric abstraction
-
Strong AUSTRALIA typography anchoring the composition with national pride
📐 Size Options
| Format | Dimensions (H × W) |
|---|---|
| Standard | 700 mm × 450 mm |
Original proportions preserved. Custom sizing available on request.
🎨 Premium Format Options
📄 Paper — Printed on heavyweight 170 gsm coated paper; smooth, vibrant, and ideal for framing under glass.
🧽 Laminated — True encapsulation using 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate; exceptionally durable and wipe-clean.
🪵 Laminated + Wooden Hang Rails — Natural timber rails with discreet hanging cord; ready to display straight away.
🖼️ Canvas — 395 gsm HP Professional Matte Canvas, printed with pigment-based, fade-resistant inks for rich texture and archival longevity.
🪵 Canvas + Wooden Hang Rails — Premium canvas presentation with timber rails top and bottom; effortless, elegant wall hanging.
⏳ Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed finishes, as each is carefully assembled by our professional framer.
🎁 Ideal For
-
Collectors of Australian vintage travel posters
-
Great Barrier Reef and marine-life enthusiasts
-
Mid-century modern and coastal interiors
-
Studies, living spaces, beach houses, and gallery walls
🌍 A Poster That Tells a Story
In the post-war years, artists like James Northfield helped define how Australia was seen by the world. His reef posters did not document the Great Barrier Reef scientifically—they interpreted it emotionally, presenting it as vibrant, exotic, and unmistakably unique.
This was Australia inviting the world to look closer—and dive deeper.
🖼️ Display with Pride
Whether framed, laminated for everyday durability, or presented on canvas with elegant timber hang rails, this poster brings colour, movement, and classic Australian travel artistry into any space.
Vivid. Immersive. Iconic.
