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One sheet, already mounted vintage travel poster, titled
"Environs de Royan: Saint-Palais-sur-Mer," was created by artist Roger Soubie (1898–1984) for the French State Railways (Chemins de Fer de l'État) around 1920.
Poster Details
Artist: Roger Soubie, a prolific illustrator known for creating over 2,000 movie and travel posters.
Subject: It features an elegantly dressed couple overlooking the scenic coastline of Saint-Palais-sur-Mer, located in the Charente-Maritime department of southwestern France.
Purpose: The poster was part of a campaign to promote rail travel to coastal resort towns during the "golden age" of French railway travel.
Original Specifications: Original lithographic versions typically measure approximately 104 x 75 cm. |
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