Visit Dallas/Fort Worth, Delta Airlines

This original 1977 Delta Air Lines travel poster was designed by Jack Laycox and presents Dallas Fort Worth as a modern, fast growing aviation hub. Rather than a literal skyline portrait, Laycox renders the city through layered color fields and textured abstraction, capturing the scale, energy, and expansion of the region during the late seventies. An aircraft arcs through the sky, reinforcing the city’s identity as a crossroads of American air travel. Laycox was known for blending painterly techniques with commercial clarity, and this composition reflects that balance. The dense blocks of teal, green, and earth tones suggest urban density and infrastructure, while the loose brushwork introduces motion and atmosphere. The result feels both contemporary and expressive, aligning with Delta’s shift toward sophisticated, design forward branding during this period. Produced at a moment when Dallas Fort Worth International Airport was establishing itself as one of the largest and most important airports in the world, this poster embodies the optimism of American aviation in the seventies. It remains a strong and collectible example of Delta Air Lines destination advertising, valued for its abstract cityscape, confident typography, and unmistakable period character. Size: 28.0" x 22.0" Artist: Jack Laycox Condition: Very Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. General border waer. Please use the photo zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition. *Additional photos available upon request.