Description
Discover France by Train poster by Roger Bezombes – (1968, Mourlot)
The Discover France by Train poster by Roger Bezombes presents a vivid, tapestry-like abstraction of national travel, where regions and experiences are condensed into a saturated, unified field. Rather than illustrating a single destination, Bezombes constructs a visual synthesis—color, pattern, and symbolic form—evoking the diversity of France as encountered by rail.
Overview
Original SNCF travel poster designed by Roger Bezombes in 1968, printed by Atelier Mourlot with English text for an international audience. Linen-backed and well preserved.
Visual Composition
Bezombes organizes the composition through bold red and blue planes, layered with intricate, collage-like motifs—textiles, florals, and abstracted regional references. A stylized fish anchors the lower register, while the upper field accumulates dense decorative elements. The image prioritizes rhythm and surface over literal depiction, suggesting movement and discovery through juxtaposition.
Context & Provenance
Produced during a period when SNCF embraced more expressive, contemporary graphic language, this poster reflects Bezombes’ painterly approach applied to travel promotion. Printed by Mourlot, the renowned Paris atelier, it benefits from exceptional color depth and lithographic precision.
Condition
Archival linen-backed. Grade A to A-, with minimal handling wear. Colors remain strong and well registered.
Specifications
- Artist: Roger Bezombes
- Title: Discover France by Train
- Date: 1968
- Printer: Atelier Mourlot, Paris
- Issuer: SNCF (French National Railways)
- Language: English
- Format: Vertical lithographic poster
- Backing: Archival linen-backed
Authenticity
Original lithograph vintage poster, not a reproduction. Certificate of Authenticity included.
Framing
Ready for framing. Museum-grade framing with UV-protective glazing recommended.
Purchase & Shipping
Ships securely packaged with full insurance. International shipping available.
Collector Notes
Bezombes’ work bridges fine art and commercial design, and this example reflects the late-modernist shift in travel graphics toward abstraction. English-language Mourlot printings are comparatively less common, adding to its appeal.
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