Art Deco Poster “France”
Nr. 2618 | 2.900,--Euro
Art Deco Poster “France”
The transatlantic liner FRANCE was in service from 1960 to 1979, including on the North Atlantic route between Le Havre and New York.
Newly framed by a specialist workshop.
Height: 123 cm | Width: 91 cm
Art Deco Poster “France”
This poster, entitled “France”, celebrates the majestic transatlantic liner FRANCE, which sailed the world’s oceans between 1960 and 1979 as a symbol of French elegance and technical achievement. The liner operated in particular on the North Atlantic route between Le Havre and New York. It embodied the heyday of ocean travel, when such ships were not merely a means of transport but also floating palaces.
The poster captures the ship’s grace and grandeur and reflects France’s proud maritime tradition. Its artistic design draws on stylistic features of Art Deco, using clear lines and geometric forms to convey the ship’s strength and elegance. The depiction of the FRANCE recalls the golden age of steamship travel, when liners like this represented the height of luxury and adventure.
Transatlantic Liner
The frame in which the poster has been newly mounted was made by a specialist workshop with great care and attention to detail. The framing is aesthetically pleasing and also serves a practical purpose: it protects the poster and enhances its visual effect. This professional framing highlights the poster’s artistry and ensures that it is presented safely and stylishly.
This poster is both a decorative work of art and a historical document recalling the era of transatlantic travel and the significance of the FRANCE in twentieth-century history. For admirers of Art Deco and collectors of maritime memorabilia, it is a valuable reminder of a time when ocean travel was associated with a particular kind of glamour.
Another poster from this period is the Art Deco operetta poster.
Art Deco at RSA Wiesbaden
You can find other Art Deco furnishings, such as Art Deco dining tables, Art Deco mirrors and Art Deco cabinets, at our owner-managed antiques shop. A visit is especially worthwhile if you are interested in Art Deco in Wiesbaden.
