Original Restored SNCF French Rail Travel Poster, Provence c.1957
$1,295
ABOUT
Original vintage lithograph railway travel poster for France Provence exhibited in the streets of France to promote travel to that region. Issued by the state owned French national railways, SNCF (Societe Nationale des Chemins de Fer Francais). Features colorful artwork by the painter Andre Planson depicting a view of a market town square.
- CREATOR Artist: André Planson (1898-1981.
- DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1957.
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MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Paper, Lithograph.
- CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Professionally restored and linen backed.
- DIMENSIONS Overall: H 41.5 in . W 26.5 in., Poster: H 39 in. W 24.5 in.
HISTORY
Just at the conclusion of the Second World War, there was a push to stimulate visitors to France and in this image we are focused on the Provence region in the south of France.
