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This lithographic tourism poster by M. Thierry, produced circa 1930 by Imprimerie Crété of Paris-Corbeil, represents an accomplished example of French regional promotional design during the interwar period. The work employs an innovative compositional strategy, utilizing a sail or directional arrow motif to contain four pictorial vignettes that systematically present the destination's attractions: maritime commerce, leisure boating, pastoral countryside, and historic architecture.
The poster's textual hierarchy proclaims Courseulles-sur-Mer as 'La Reine des Plages de la Côte de Nacre,' positioning this Calvados commune within the broader marketing of the Mother-of-Pearl Coast as an accessible alternative to the more distant Mediterranean resorts. The prominent notation of three-hour rail journey from Paris reflects the crucial role of railway companies in promoting domestic tourism during this era.
Heraldic elements, including the municipal arms and regional emblems, establish civic authority and local identity. The beach scene below demonstrates period-appropriate leisure activities and fashion, providing valuable documentation of early twentieth-century French seaside culture. The location's subsequent history as part of Juno Beach during Operation Overlord adds considerable historical significance to this pre-war promotional image.
Size: 39.0" x 24.25"
Artist: M. Thierry
Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. Conservation mounted on linen. Repaired lower border tears. Small piece-in's in left border to mend paper loss. *Additional photos available upon request.
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