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One sheet, Pan Am poster The artist of this vintage poster is Vecoux.
Created in 1947 for the French National Railroads (SNCF), the dynamic composition features a steam locomotive letting off steam in the shape of ski slopes. Five colorful pennants attached to ski poles point toward France's major mountain ranges: the Alpes, Jura, Vosges, Pyrénées, and Auvergne.
The specific version you provided includes the Pan American World Airways System branding. This variation was created for the American market to promote winter travel to France via Pan Am's "Clippers".
Key Facts
Artist: Vecoux.
Date: 1947.
Publisher: French National Railroads (SNCF) and Pan American World Airways.
Mountain Ranges Featured: Alpes, Jura, Vosges, Pyrénées, and Auvergne. |
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