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La Rochelle, 1920s French Railway Poster
Artysan Cotswolds
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La Rochelle, 1920s French Railway Poster

1900 - 1920
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Chemin de Fer de L’Etat – Ports & Plages de L’Océan – La Rochelle – “Entrée du Port”.

An original late 1920s lithographic French rail travel poster for the PLM (Paris, Lyon, Mediterranee) Railway, depicting the entrance to the port of La Rochelle in South West France.

Stamped “Affiche a apposer dans les gares ou bureaux de ville gérés directement par les agents des chemins de fer de l’ état” – “Poster to be posted in stations or town offices managed directly by state railway agents.”

Signed E. Paul Champseix (1890-1983); printed by Lucien Serre & Cie, 19 Rue du Terrage, Paris, who produced many vibrant travel posters of the period. #167 collection / catalogue number at bottom right hand corner.

Presented in a modern light oak frame, the piece has been lined with conservation paper, with some restorations to corners etc.

Please enquire for delivery cost.

Physical Dimensions
Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
72.5cm (28.54")
Declaration

Artysan Cotswolds has dated this 1920s French Railway Poster to the 1920s.

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SA1231614
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Chemin de Fer de L’Etat – Ports & Plages de L’Océan – La Rochelle – “Entrée du Port”.
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An original late 1920s lithographic French rail travel poster for the PLM (Paris, Lyon, Mediterranee) Railway, depicting the entrance to the port of La Rochelle in South West France.
Artysan Cotswolds

Stamped “Affiche a apposer dans les gares ou bureaux de ville gérés directement par les agents des chemins de fer de l’ état” – “Poster to be posted in stations or town offices managed directly by state railway agents.”

Signed E. Paul Champseix (1890-1983); printed by Lucien Serre & Cie, 19 Rue du Terrage, Paris, who produced many vibrant travel posters of the period. #167 collection / catalogue number at bottom right hand corner.

Presented in a modern light oak frame, the piece has been lined with conservation paper, with some restorations to corners etc.

Please enquire for delivery cost.

Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
72.5cm (28.54")
Date of Manufacture

Artysan Cotswolds has dated this 1920s French Railway Poster to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1231614
Artysan Cotswolds
Artysan Cotswolds
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A large light oak framed 1920s French railway advertising poster depicting sailing ships in La Rochelle harbour under a dramatic sunset sky.
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Archive I A large light oak framed 1920s French railway advertising poster depicting sailing ships in La Rochelle harbour under a dramatic sunset sky.

La Rochelle, 1920s French Railway Poster

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Gloucestershire
GL54 1JS
United Kingdom
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A large light oak framed 1920s French railway advertising poster depicting sailing ships in La Rochelle harbour under a dramatic sunset sky.
La Rochelle, 1920s French Railway Poster
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A large light oak framed 1920s French railway advertising poster depicting sailing ships in La Rochelle harbour under a dramatic sunset sky.
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During the early to mid-20th century, French railway companies such as the Chemins de Fer de lEtat commissioned artists to design vibrant graphic posters. These adverts were displayed in train stations to encourage public transport and tourism to coastal, mountain, and rural destinations across France.

Most travel posters from the 1920s were produced using stone lithography. This printing technique involved applying oil-based inks onto polished limestone plates, layer by layer, resulting in rich colour saturation and distinct tonal gradations on heavy paper stock.

Authentic period posters usually feature printer credits along the lower margins, precise paper texture, and slight age-related toning or minor foxing. Original lithographs display continuous ink layers rather than the uniform dot matrix patterns seen in modern digital reproductions.

A large-scale vintage poster serves as a strong focal point above a console table, sideboard, or mantelpiece. Framing the piece in a slim, modern wood frame balances the historical artwork with contemporary interior design schemes.

To protect vintage paper prints from fading and degradation, frame them using UV-protective glass and acid-free mounting materials. Hang the artwork away from direct sunlight, radiator heat sources, and high humidity areas.
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