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One sheet original Art Deco travel poster for Dieppe, France, created by artist Suzanne Hulot around 1930.Poster Overview The lithograph was commissioned to promote tourism to the coastal resort town of Dieppe in Normandy. It targets travelers from Paris by highlighting the city's accessibility and luxury recreational options.Slogan: "La Mer à 2 Heures de Paris" (The Sea 2 Hours from Paris). Promoted Activities: Casino, Golf, and Tennis.Commissions: Features official stamps for the Syndicat d'Initiative de Dieppe (left) and the Chemins de Fer de l'État (State Railways, right), who used posters to boost train travel.Printer: Imp. Jules Simon S.A., Paris.Key Features & Visual Elements Foreground: Stylized pink hydrangeas and elegantly dressed beachgoers capturing early 20th-century holiday fashion. Midground: A sweeping view of the promenade, crescent-shaped sandy beach, and vibrant beach umbrellas.Background: The historic Château de Dieppe perched atop the distinct white chalk cliffs characteristic of the Upper Normandy coastline. |
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