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This elegant 1930 French travel poster by artist René Aubert was commissioned by the Chemins de Fer de l’État (French State Railways) to promote tourism to Versailles, just twenty minutes from Paris. With its bold geometry and luminous color palette, the design captures the refinement and serenity of the royal city while reflecting the streamlined optimism of early modern travel.
Aubert’s composition leads the eye down the sunlit Avenue de Paris toward the gates of the Château de Versailles, framed by tall, sculptural trees that cast rhythmic shadows across the promenade. The stylized perspective, clean lines, and carefully balanced tones are hallmarks of Art Deco design, blending classical grandeur with modern precision.
The text below highlights the convenience and modernity of electric rail, boasting “500 trains électriques par jour” and promising an “idéal stay” just a short journey from the capital. At a time when leisure travel was becoming part of middle-class life, this poster embodied the French railway’s mission to make culture and history accessible to all.
A true gem of interwar travel advertising, Aubert’s Versailles celebrates not only the timeless beauty of France’s royal heritage but also the spirit of progress that defined the 1930s.
Size: 38.00" x 26.00"
Artist: René Aubert
Condition: Very Good, Age appropriate fading, toning and wear. Conservation mounted on linen. Poster has never been folded. Minute stray partial printer marks in small areas of margin. Stray blue mark in center right clouds. Please use zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition.
Age appropriate fading, toning and wear. Conservation mounted on linen. Poster has never been folded. Minute stray partial printer marks in small areas of margin. Stray blue mark in center right clouds. Please use zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition.
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