{"product_id":"1936-winter-sports-national-parks-skiing-poster","title":"1936 Winter Sports National Parks Skiing Poster - WPA Federal Art Project - Depression Era Recreation - Archival Reproduction","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003e• VINTAGE PRINT REPRODUCTION: Historic reproduction of 1936 Winter Sports National Parks Skiing Poster WPA Adventure Art. Printed on archival-grade paper that resists fading and discoloration for over 100 years. Perfect for home, office, or gallery display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003e• PREMIUM GALLERY PAPER: Heavyweight fine art paper with non-reflective matte finish eliminates glare while delivering museum-grade appearance and lasting durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003e• PROFESSIONALLY RESTORED: Each image is digitally restored by our art specialists to remove age-related deterioration while preserving authentic historical details and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003e• BORDERLESS DESIGN: Artwork prints edge-to-edge for a seamless, gallery-ready appearance. Ships protected in rigid tube packaging to prevent damage and ensure perfect condition upon arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003e• MADE IN USA: Our multi-step restoration process and quality control ensure each print meets professional standards. Every reproduction is individually inspected before shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePublished in 1936, this distinctive poster by Dorothy Waugh showcases winter recreation opportunities in America's national and state parks through her characteristic modernist aesthetic. Created for the National Park Service, this vibrant poster depicts two skiers poised in a snow-covered woodland setting, embodying the federal government's ambitious campaign to promote year-round park visitation during the Depression era. Waugh, who served as production supervisor for the National Park Service while contributing original artwork, developed this piece as part of a groundbreaking series of sixteen posters that established her as one of the most influential designers of New Deal recreational promotion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt was during the mid-1930s that Dorothy Waugh emerged as the defining voice of national park poster design, having studied at the Chicago Institute of Art before managing Alfred A. Knopf's children's book department in New York. Her father, a horticulture professor instrumental in making parkland accessible to the public, had influenced one of his pupils who later held a high position in the National Park Service to commission Dorothy's work during 1934's \"National Parks Year.\" This expansion of winter sports promotion reflected the Park Service's recognition that seasonal activities could sustain park economies year-round, coinciding with the development of ski areas and winter facilities through Civilian Conservation Corps labor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis remarkable piece stands as a testament to the democratization of outdoor recreation during the New Deal era, offering a window into the transformative period when government patronage created both artistic legacy and recreational infrastructure. Waugh's bold typography and simplified two-color graphics continue to inspire contemporary designers, making this an extraordinary addition to any collection celebrating this pivotal piece of American recreational and artistic history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Historic Prints","offers":[{"title":"8x12 Inch","offer_id":46318730477757,"sku":"ENPM0026_0812V","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11x17 Inch","offer_id":46318730510525,"sku":"ENPM0026_1117V","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0504\/5459\/3725\/files\/7cdce2bb-9e6b-55de-8aaa-b7c8071750b0.jpg?v=1769070954","url":"https:\/\/historicprints.com\/products\/1936-winter-sports-national-parks-skiing-poster","provider":"Historic Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}