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1971 Côte de l’Atlantique SNCF Vintage Travel Poster – Gaston Larrieu French Railway Lithograph
Original Côte de l’Atlantique vintage SNCF travel poster created in 1971 by French artist Gaston Larrieu for the Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), promoting travel to France’s beautiful Atlantic coastline. This striking authentic vintage French travel poster captures the charm and atmosphere of a coastal harbor with bold modernist brushwork and luminous maritime colors.
The artwork presents a peaceful Atlantic harbor scene with sailboats and fishing vessels resting along the quay, their masts rising against a backdrop of coastal architecture and waterfront buildings. Larrieu’s expressive style blends cool ocean blues with warm sunlit tones, creating a vibrant composition that reflects the romance of seaside travel and the relaxed rhythm of the French coast.
Produced during the golden era of SNCF railway travel advertising, this original vintage lithograph poster is a classic example of French tourism promotion from the early 1970s. Posters from this period were designed to inspire rail travel throughout France, showcasing scenic destinations such as the Atlantic coast, historic ports, and seaside resorts.
This authentic vintage poster has been professionally archival linen backed, ensuring long‑term preservation and making it ready for framing and display. The poster remains in very good condition, with strong color and excellent presentation.
Ideal for collectors of original vintage posters, French travel posters, SNCF railway posters, coastal harbor artwork, and mid‑century European tourism advertising, this piece brings timeless maritime atmosphere and classic French graphic design into any space.
Every poster from The Vintage Poster includes a Certificate of Authenticity, confirming that it is a genuine original vintage lithograph poster, not a reproduction. As an IVPDA‑certified vintage poster dealer, The Vintage Poster works with collectors worldwide, offering rare and collectible vintage travel posters and antique posters for home, office, or gallery display.
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