French Travel Posters: A Journey Through Time
Explore our extensive collection of French travel posters, featuring many from the iconic PLM (Paris Lyon Mediterranée) Railways.
• Chemin de Fer Legacy: Before 1900, France’s railway companies operated independently, each with its own station, like Gare de Lyon for eastern and southern routes.
• The PLM Era: Between the late 19th century and 1937, the PLM unified the networks, creating some of the most celebrated French travel posters.
• SNCF Standardization: In 1937, the SNCF standardized poster sizes (24×39 inches), maintaining their artistic appeal while fitting station and agency frames.
• Growing Collection: Our inventory is constantly expanding with new additions.
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Artist: Villemot, Bernard
Size: 25 x 39″ / 62 x 100 cm
On/Off Linen: On Linen
Print Technique: offset lithograph
Year: 1974
SNCF location by Bernard Villemot 1974 original on linen excellent
The poster is an original 1974 poster by Villemot. The poster is on linen and in excellent condition.
Artist: Villemot, Bernard
Size: 26 x 39″ / 66 x 100 cm
On/Off Linen: On Linen
Print Technique: offset lithograph
Year: 1973
Condition & Comments: Excellent on linen
Bernard Villemot – “UNE NUIT EN VOITURE-LIT” Original 1973 Printing
This exquisite poster, an original 1973 1st printing, showcases the artistry of Bernard Villemot (1911-1989). Printed using offset lithography by Chabrillac, Toulouse, it is in impeccable condition, graded as “A” and expertly backed on linen.
The poster captures the essence of luxurious train travel offered by SNCF, the French Railways, with its elegant depiction of a woman enjoying a restful night’s sleep during her voyage. Villemot, a celebrated poster artist, inherited his talent from his father, and their artwork was highly sought after by prominent advertisers. This piece is a shining example of his exceptional work, hailed as one of his finest creations.
This vintage poster RELAX by René Gruau dates back to the 1970s. Created for the boat company Chargeurs Réunis, it reflects Gruau’s signature elegance and sophistication.
René Gruau, born Count Renato Zavagli Ricciardelli della Caminate, was a highly influential fashion illustrator. His bold and expressive style shaped the fashion industry. His illustrations appeared in top fashion magazines and advertising campaigns for major designers.
Gruau had a unique ability to capture the essence of fashion with a single image. His work inspired designers, photographers, and artists, influencing the visual language of fashion illustration. His legacy remains an important part of fashion history.
This RELAX poster is in excellent condition, with vivid colors well preserved. It is a great addition for collectors or anyone who appreciates vintage art. Feel free to reach out with any questions.
Artist: Gruau, Rene
Size: 24.4 x 38.5 ” / 62 x 98 cm
On / Off Linen: On Linen
Print Technique: Offset lithograph
Condition & Comments: Excellent condition A on linen second printing from 1970’s
Razzia Nice Festival de Jazz 1994 original (Gerard Courbouleix)
Artist: Razzia
Printer: Ville de Nice
Size: 31 x 47 ” / 80 x 120 cm
On/Off Linen: Unlined
Print Technique: serigraph
Condition & Comments: Excellent on linen
Poster for the festival of Jazz that took place in NIce in 1994. The festival was held at the Arenes de Cimiez which is in the heights of Nice in the Roman Ruins which today is a beautiful garden and also there is an Art Museum. Excellent Serigraph original 1st printing
Cote D’Azur by Pablo Picasso 1962 on linen
Artist: Picasso, Pablo
Printer: Mourlot Imprimerie, Paris
Size: 26 x 39 ” / 66 x 100 cm
On / Off Linen: Delay approx 2 weeks to linen-back before delivery
Print Technique: Stone lithograph
Year: 1962
Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Original stone lithography done at the Mourlot imprimerie where artist printing was done in the old technique. View on to the sea the same image was used for Cannes as well. Excellent condition on linen
Festival du Cinema American a Deauville 1987 original
Artist: Driosa, Herve
Printer: Ville de Paris
Size: 19 x 27″ / 50 x 70 cm
On / Off Linen: On Linen
Print Technique: Offset lithograph
Year: 1987
Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
poster for the Movie Festival American in Deauville 1987. on linen excellent
Francis Bacon Feria Nimes poster for the 1969/1992 and it is an art print done in serigraphy
Artist Bacon, Francis
Printer Caza, Paris
Size 18 x 24 ” / 47.7 x 61 cm
On / Off linen On Linen
Print Technique serigraph
Year 1992
Condition & Comments Excellent A condiiton
Francis Bacon created this striking poster for the 1992 Feria de Nîmes, the city’s famous bullfighting festival. The design draws inspiration from his 1969 painting Study for Bullfight No. 1. This captures the intense energy and movement of a bullfight in his signature style.
Caza Imprimerie in Paris printed this original serigraph on linen in 1992. The poster not only celebrates the Feria de Nîmes but also highlights Bacon’s ability to translate the drama of bullfighting into a powerful visual experience. Collectors highly value it as a unique fusion of fine art and cultural tradition.
Francis Bacon did this poster for the Feria Nimes 1969/1992 original and it is an art print done in serigraphy
Artist: Bacon, Francis
Printer: Caza, Paris
Size: 47 x 63 in / 120 x 160 cm
On/Off Linen: Off Linen
Print Technique: Serigraph
Year: 1992
Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Poster printed in Serigraph Silkscreen for the feria nimes in 1992. THIS IS THE ORIGINAL SERIGRAPH MADE IN 1992 BY THE CAZA IMPRIMERIE IN PARIS. Original printing on linen. THE IMAGE WAS TAKEN FROM “STUDY FOR A BULLFIGHT N1 DONE IN 1969.
Paul Colin Fetes de Paris 1935 original
Artist: Paul Colin
Printer: Chaix Imprimerie, Paris
Size: 8.5 x 11.8 in / 21.5 x 30 cm
On/Off Linen: Unlined
Year: 1935
Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Poster printed by the Alliance Graphique in Paris in 1935. Rare poster. Original printing on linen.
Carnaval de NIce by Jean Luc 1950 on linen
Artist: Luc, Jean
Printer: Meyerbeer, Nice
Size: 27.5 x 39 in / 70 x 100 cm
On/Off Linen: On Linen
Print Technique: Lithograph
Year: 1950
Carnaval of Nice takes place once a year in February and they have a different important artist do the poster for the affair. The poster in excellent condition on linen
Nice Travail & Joie by Henri Matisse 1947
Artist: Matisse, Henri
Printer: Mourlot, Paris
Size: 25 x 39 in / 62 x 100 cm
On/Off Linen: On Linen
Print Technique: Stone Lithograph
Year: 1947
Condition & Comments: Excellent
Poster for travel to NIce by Henri Matisse printed at the famous Mourlot IMprimerie by way of stone lithography. Excellent condition on linen. Its important to note that the Mourlot imprimerie did work for Picasso, Matisse, Chagall and many of the most famous Artists as they were the only stone lithographers in the 20th century in France up until the 1970’s.
Razzia Pret a Porter Feminin Paris (Gerard Courbouleix)
Artist: Razzia
Printer: Louis Vuitton
Size: 24 x 32 in / 61 x 81 cm
On/Off Linen: Unlined
Print Technique: Serigraph
Year: 1981
Condition & Comments: Excellent
Poster created by Razzia for Fashion week in Paris Pret a Porter 1981 (Ready to Wear) printed by Graficaza Paris the best serigraphy of the period
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