Description
his is a stunning original circa 1955 French lottery poster by artist Philippe Foré (born 1927), a modernist designer known for his bold, geometric approach to mid-century graphic design. Foré’s work captures the optimism and visual dynamism of 1950s French poster art.
The composition is a masterclass in abstraction: a horse racing motif deconstructed into intersecting geometric planes of vibrant color—electric yellow background, bold stripes of pink, green, orange, and blue that suggest movement and energy without literal representation. The design celebrates speed, elegance, and the thrill of the race while maintaining perfect compositional balance.
Foré’s signature modernist style strips away unnecessary detail, leaving only the essential visual elements that convey the excitement of the Prix de L’Arc de Triomphe, one of France’s most prestigious horse racing events. The poster works equally well as a piece of graphic design history and as an exhilarating celebration of mid-century optimism.
This is an original lithograph, professionally linen-backed and conservation-mounted. The centerfold mark visible on the original has been expertly restored during the linen-backing process. Grade A- condition with minimal aging visible. Comes with Certificate of Authenticity. An excellent addition to any collection of French vintage posters, sports memorabilia, or modernist graphic design.
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