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Lawler included airliners flying over the locations, juxtaposing the technological triumph of the airplane with historical panoramas. In his depiction of Rio de Janeiro, Lawler placed a Sikorsky S-42 flying over Christ the Redeemer with Sugarloaf Mountain. #AirwaysArtists This tweet was posted on May 28, 2024.

In his Peru poster, Lawler featured the ruins of Machu Picchu with figures watching a Douglas DC-2 pass overhead. Although the air route did not actually cross at the site, his message was clear: come to Peru by air to see wonders of the Pre-Columbian world. #AirwaysArtists This tweet was posted on May 28, 2024.

During the 1930s, Pan American Airways rapidly grew and developed a vast commercial network. To attract the few who could afford to fly at this time, the airline asked Paul George Lawler to create posters to promote its numerous international destinations. #AirwaysArtists This tweet was posted on May 28, 2024.