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One Sheet vintage travel advertisement for the French Riviera city of
Nice
, created by the artist Pierre Comba around 1910. The title translates to "Nice, Queen of the French Riviera".
Poster Details
Artist: Pierre Comba (1859-1934)
Title: Nice Reine de la Côte d'Azur ("Nice, Queen of the French Riviera")
Circa Date: The poster was produced around 1910, though some sources date similar versions from 1898 to 1914.
Purpose: It was created for the Paris-Lyon-Méditerranée (P.L.M.) railway company and the local tourism board (Syndicat d'Initiative) to promote travel to Nice.
Imagery: The artwork depicts a local woman, dressed in traditional fashion, holding large bouquets of flowers, which are used in the region's perfume industry. She is standing above the scenic Bay of Angels and the city of Nice. |
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