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One sheet vintage travel poster designed by artist Edmond Céria for the French National Railroads (SNCF), promoting tourism to Brittany, France. [1] (https://antikbar.co.uk/products/france-brittany-sncf-pt3407), [2] (https://travelonpaper.com/products/sncf-brittany)Poster DetailsArtist: Edmond Céria (1884–1955) [1] (https://antikbar.co.uk/products/france-brittany-sncf-pt3407)Subject: A impressionistic painting of a tranquil, colorful fishing harbor lined with traditional boats. In the background, coastal buildings and a lighthouse stretch along the shoreline under a soft, overcast sky. [1] (https://antikbar.co.uk/products/france-brittany-sncf-pt3407)Historical Context: Commissioned around the 1950s, this series of posters was distributed by the state-owned railroad system to capture the picturesque regional charm of coastal France and encourage rail travel. [1] (https://www.elbe.paris/en/vintage-travel-posters/833-vintage-travel-poster-1957-bretagne-france.html), [2] (https://classicvintageposters.com/france-brittany-french-national-railroads-1953-giclee-art-print-poster-ap9199/), [3] (https://antikbar.co.uk/products/france-brittany-sncf-pt3407) |
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