Description
Les Fêtes de Provence — Année Mireille 1959 Original Poster by Yves Brayer
A poised Provençal profile set against a field of deep indigo, distilled to line, color, and light. Yves Brayer balances restraint and warmth—sunlit ochres and soft greys offset by a decisive silhouette and the glint of a cross. Issued for the 1959 festival season, the image reads as both portrait and emblem of place. A refined example of French cultural poster design at mid-century.
Overview
Created for “Les Fêtes de Provence — Année Mireille” (May–September 1959), this poster promotes a regional calendar of festivals through a singular, iconic figure rather than narrative scenes. Brayer’s painterly economy aligns with postwar French graphics that favored clarity, elegance, and immediate recognition.
Visual Composition
The figure is rendered in simplified planes, her profile calm and self-possessed. A luminous yellow architectural vignette anchors the lower right, suggesting Provençal setting without crowding the frame. The chromatic tension—indigo ground against warm yellow—creates depth while keeping the composition spare and legible.
Context & Provenance
Yves Brayer (1907–1990), associated with French postwar painting and illustration, produced a range of travel and cultural works. This commission situates Provence as heritage and living tradition, tied to the “Année Mireille” celebrations—an important regional cultural program in 1959.
Condition
Archival linen backed. Excellent condition with strong color and clean presentation; ready for framing.
Specifications
Artist: Yves Brayer
Title: Les Fêtes de Provence — Année Mireille
Date: 1959
Origin: France
Format: Vertical
Printing: Lithograph
Backing: Linen backed
Authenticity
Guaranteed original vintage lithograph. Certificate of Authenticity included.
Framing
Linen backed and ready for framing; suitable for archival presentation.
Purchase & Shipping
Available for immediate purchase online. Secure, insured shipping.
Collector Notes
Desirable for its balance of portraiture and regional identity—appeals to collectors of French travel posters, mid-century design, and Provence-related material.
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