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Viggo Vagnby designed this poster in the1950s to promote travel to Copenhagen, Denmark.

“Viggo Kristensen (1896-1966) changed Kristensen to Vagnby in 1920. He believed that the common Danish Kristensen would not bring him much. After his name change Viggo Vagnby worked throughout his career as both designer, illustrator and architect. The highlight  is the world famous Wonderful Copenhagen poster. Viggo Vagnby coined the image of Copenhagen as the friendly, charming city that lets mother duck and her ducklings cross the street. The poster has several times been elected best in the World and is still a bestseller today, more than half a century after it was designed. The very symbol of a friendly Copenhagen and the Vagnby family's creativity and lasting originality.” vagnbys.com

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