Description
Original R. Kauffmann “La Bretagne Pittoresque” Travel Poster — Chemins de Fer de L’État — Linen‑backed Original Lithograph, COA
Original R. Kauffmann — La Bretagne Pittoresque. This original stone lithograph (not a reproduction) advertises travel to Brittany on the Chemins de Fer de L’État with a charming medieval‑style scene. A draft horse pulls a wooden cart crowded with pilgrims and villagers through a thatched‑roof village; brightly clothed figures, a marching musician, and the church steeple in the background create lively narrative depth. Warm earth tones, crisp linework, and period costume details evoke a picturesque, historical Brittany.
Condition & mounting: Professionally conservation mounted and linen backed using acid‑free materials; very good condition. Exact condition shown in photos — ready for framing or display.
Provenance & authentication: This is an Original Lithograph vintage poster and includes a Certificate of Authenticity. The seller is an experienced dealer and guarantees authenticity.
Historical note: Produced to promote rail travel to regional pilgrimages and tourism in early 20th‑century France, this poster blends ethnographic charm with the promotional style of French railway advertising.
- Artist: R. Kauffmann
- Company/Era: Chemins de Fer de L’État / French railway travel advertising; early 20th century
- Size & Condition: 40.75″ x 29″— linen mounted, professional acid‑free conservation backing; very good condition (see photos)
- Certificate: Includes Certificate of Authenticity
- Collectors: Ideal for collectors of original French railway posters, regional Brittany art, and vintage travel advertising
Keywords / tags
original poster, R. Kauffmann, La Bretagne Pittoresque, French railway poster, Chemins de Fer de L’État, linen backed, original lithograph, vintage travel poster, Brittany poster, Huelgoat, pilgrimage poster, Certificate of Authenticity, collectible poster, not a reproduction,
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