Description
Original French poster for Paris 1900 (1947), the documentary directed by Nicole Védrès, with artwork by Raymond Peynet. This piece is not a reproduction.
The film assembles archival footage to document Paris from the Belle Époque through the outbreak of the First World War, offering a constructed historical narrative of cultural, social, and political life in the French capital between 1900 and 1914. It was presented at the 1947 Cannes Film Festival and remains a notable example of postwar documentary practice in France.
Raymond Peynet’s design reflects his characteristic graphic sensibility, combining refined line work with a stylized romanticism that contrasts with the documentary nature of the film. The composition situates an idealized Parisian couple against emblematic motifs of the city, aligning the visual identity of the poster with the nostalgic framing of the Belle Époque.
French posters of the immediate postwar period frequently balance modern graphic approaches with references to prewar culture, and this example reflects that continuity. Peynet’s contribution places the work within a broader tradition of mid-20th century French illustration.
Lithograph on paper, linen-backed for preservation and stability. The poster presents in good (B) condition, with visible wrinkling along the lower edge consistent with prior folding and age, now stabilized through conservation.
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