An original French railway travel poster promoting Gérardmer, the picturesque lakeside town in the Vosges mountains of northeastern France.

Designed by P. Zénobel for the French railway network, the poster features a striking fir tree overlooking the town, its red-roofed buildings, surrounding forests and lake.

Titled La Perle des Vosges (The Pearl of the Vosges), it's a wonderful example of French travel advertising, with bold typography, beautiful colours and a strong graphic composition.

Year: c.1940s

Dimensions: 110cm x 61cm 

Materials/Media: Original lithograph, not linen backed