Early Original 1910s French Railway Poster - Constant Duval

Early Original 1910s French Railway Poster - Constant Duval

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Date: pre1920

Size: 29" x 40.5" (73.5 x 103cms)

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: Beautiful image of the Cathedral de Bourges in either the morning light or at sunset. Duval uses his typical bright colors in this early poster. Based on the printing house, this poster would probably date around 1910. Very good condition early piece, washed, cleaned and newly archivally mounted.