{"product_id":"courseulles-sur-mer-calvados-by-m-thierry-ca-1930","title":"Courseulles-Sur-Mer, Normandy","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeraldic 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 39.0\" x 24.25\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e M. Thierry\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44710169903219,"sku":"P7277","price":1350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/poster-6967-research-detail-mer-m-Y6Vogl40oBpWnVzodhhRRw7T53T3in.jpg?v=1780612091","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/products\/courseulles-sur-mer-calvados-by-m-thierry-ca-1930","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}