Blue Grotto Capri, Italy Travel Poster

The Blue Grotto and its famous sea cave are handled in the flat color and confident line of a mid-century travel poster. Capri and the Grotta Azzurra appear simplified rather than photographically exact, which is exactly what gives the style its graphic power and enduring appeal.

Stair walls and hallways take posters like this well, and so does a study, entryway, or mudroom. It gains strength hung in a row with other Italian or Mediterranean travel posters, and the cool blues sit comfortably with white, gray, or terracotta walls.

Travelers who have been to Capri, Italy enthusiasts, and anyone collecting vintage travel art are the natural audience. Give it as a holiday present to a friend who returns often to the island, or to someone planning a first trip to the Amalfi Coast.