Description
Afrique Occidentale Française Original Poster
A visually dense and highly graphic 1955 poster promoting French West Africa, combining cartography with decorative cultural motifs. The central map is framed by vivid vignettes—agriculture, instruments, architecture—creating a tapestry-like composition rich in color and pattern. Produced during the late colonial period, it reflects both administrative reach and the visual language used to present the region’s diversity to a European audience.
Details:
- Title: Afrique Occidentale Française
- Date: 1955
- Publisher: France d’Outre-Mer
- Artist: Attributed to Alain Cornic
- Format: Horizontal
Condition:
Linen-backed, very good condition, with original fold lines professionally restored.
Dimensions & Framing:
Linen backed, ready to frame.
Provenance & Background:
Created as a promotional and informational piece, the poster highlights key regions from Mauritania to Côte d’Ivoire, with Dakar as a central hub. Its stylized presentation reflects mid-century design approaches that merged ethnographic imagery with modern graphic layout.
Authenticity:
Original lithograph, not a reproduction.
Purchase & Shipping:
Ships securely with a certificate of authenticity.
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