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One sheet original French vintage lithographic travel poster titled "Château d'Amboise (Chapelle St Hubert)", created in 1935 by the notable French painter and illustrator Charles-Jean Hallo, who signed his commercial works as "ALO".Artwork Overview Artist: Charles-Jean Hallo (ALO, 1882–1969).Year Created: 1935.Printer: Imp. Chaix, Paris.Commissioned By: The Chemins de Fer de Paris à Orléans et du Midi (PO-Midi), a major French railway network operating during that era.Subject Matter: The poster highlights the flamboyant Gothic architecture of the Chapelle Saint-Hubert perched on the ramparts of the Château d'Amboise, overlooking the town and the Loire River below. Notably, this chapel is famed as the final burial place of the Renaissance master Leonardo da Vinci.Purpose: It served as a tourism advertisement encouraging travelers to explore the architectural landmarks of the Loire Valley via railway connections and organized regional automobile tours (Circuits Automobiles). Historical Value & Collecting Original lithographs from this 1935 run are highly sought after by vintage poster collectors, often valued between several hundred to a few thousand dollars depending on their condition and whether they are linen-backed. Modern high-quality giclée reprints and canvas options are also widely popular for interior decor. |
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