1979 Normandie Transatlantique Poster, Art Deco Travel art by A. M. Cassandre from 1935, Henri Mouron, wall art retro decor
$309.68
This is a beautiful rare mid century French travel poster reprint of Cassandre's 1935 art deco classic, "Normandie Transatlantique". It's sleek, futurist ship design became one of the standout art deco luxury travel posters of the period which has been reissued in 1979 by Henri Mouron. Retained all of its strong and vibrant power and colour.
Printed in 1979 by Henri Mouron from 1935 original
Artist: A M Cassandre
Printer: Bedos, Paris, France
Dimensions: 39.5 in x 24.5 in (100 cm x 62 cm)
Condition: some light rough edges, pin holes, one tear damage on the upper main part of the image to the left of the funnel, some light foxing and paper aging, see photos
SS Normandie was a French ocean liner built in Saint-Nazaire, France, for the French Line Compagnie Générale Transatlantique (CGT). She entered service in 1935 as the largest and fastest passenger ship afloat, crossing the Atlantic in a record 4.14 days, and remains the most powerful steam turbo-electric-propelled passenger ship ever built. Normandie's novel design and lavish interiors led many to consider her the greatest of ocean liners. During service as the flagship of the CGT, she made 139 westbound transatlantic crossings from her home port of Le Havre to New York City. Normandie held the Blue Riband for the fastest transatlantic crossing at several points during her service career.
Cassandre, pseudonym of Adolphe Jean-Marie Mouron, was a French painter, commercial poster artist, and typeface designer. Cassandre understood the power of posters and in this work amalgamates the Futurists' preoccupation with the speed and power of the modern machine with the elegance of Art Deco. The train's steam and gleaming tubular body and wheels give an impression of modernity and are represented to heighten the sense of speed. Cassandre conveys a feeling of excitement in the novelty of the new technology of the 1920s
Because of the age of these posters, there are areas of wear and tear, particularly on the edges. I have done my best to take photos where they are torn or stained. The good news is that when framed, the tears press up well against glass, and edges can be hidden by mats. Any wear picked up from years are part of the vintage charm. This poster has been stored folded, so there are crease marks which shouldn't be very noticeable under pressed glass.
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