Date: ca1920s
Size: 31" x 47" (79 x 120cms)
Condition: A, newly linenbacked.
Artist: Constant Leon Duval, (1877-1956) From 1910 until the nationalization of the French railways in 1937, Constant Duval created many posters highlighting the various networks. He deploys his landscaping talent to illustrate the natural sites accessible through the railway. One of the most sought-after illustrators of this period, these posters are most often printed in Paris, notably Champenois until 1920, and other houses like Joseph Charles, Lucien Serre & Cie afterward.
Many of his posters have been reissued since the 1990s and the originals enjoy a high rating among collectors.
Description: Very good 100 year old poster by a famous French posterist. This poster has age staining along original fold lines, some minor losses at fold lines, some minor creasing. Priced accordingly.
Size: 31" x 47" (79 x 120cms)
Condition: A, newly linenbacked.
Artist: Constant Leon Duval, (1877-1956) From 1910 until the nationalization of the French railways in 1937, Constant Duval created many posters highlighting the various networks. He deploys his landscaping talent to illustrate the natural sites accessible through the railway. One of the most sought-after illustrators of this period, these posters are most often printed in Paris, notably Champenois until 1920, and other houses like Joseph Charles, Lucien Serre & Cie afterward.
Many of his posters have been reissued since the 1990s and the originals enjoy a high rating among collectors.
Description: Very good 100 year old poster by a famous French posterist. This poster has age staining along original fold lines, some minor losses at fold lines, some minor creasing. Priced accordingly.