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Antikbar Small Bicycle racing poster original vintage poster for the
1949 Tour de France cycling race, specifically promoting the city of Nancy as a stage stop. The artwork, created by artist Alfred Selig, depicts a cyclist with a French flag background surrounded by figures in traditional regional dress.
Poster Details
Feature
Detail
Event 36th Tour de France
Year 1949
Artist Alfred Selig (1907-1974)
Featured City Nancy (Ville Etape - City Stage)
Edition/Publisher Coordination des Provinces d'Alsace et de Lorraine
Medium Vintage poster, typically a lithograph
The 1949 Tour de France ran from June 30 to July 24. Nancy was the destination for Stage 20 (from Colmar) and the starting point for the final Stage 21 to Paris. The overall winner of the race was Italian cyclist Fausto Coppi. |
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