The work in question is a large pictorial map titled “SAS The Global Airline,” created by Scandinavian Airlines System and artist Jorleif Uthaug in 1956. This is a nine-sheet wall map with a total size of 278cm x 381cm. The map was published by Pran & Torgersen and engraved or printed by Jorleif Uthaug, a Norwegian artist known for his contributions to modernistic abstract art.

Composition and Medium:

The map is a vibrant and colorful depiction, characteristic of mid-20th century pictorial maps that combine artistic expression with geographic information. The medium appears to be a printed graphic using bold colors and abstract forms to convey both terrestrial and celestial themes. The style is modernist, employing abstract shapes and vivia contrasts to capture attention and evoke a sense of global and cosmic exploration.