Description
Rome Express – PLM (Roger Broders)
A refined composition by Roger Broders promoting rail travel to Rome via the PLM network. Framed through the Arch of Septimius Severus, the Colosseum emerges in the distance, rendered in Broders’ signature interplay of light, shadow, and saturated color. The architectural framing device creates depth while guiding the viewer toward the monument as destination. Issued for deluxe train travel, it reflects the elegance and aspirational tone of interwar European tourism.
Details
• Artist: Roger Broders
• Title: Rome – Chemins de Fer Paris, Lyon, Méditerranée (PLM)
• Year: Circa 1920s–1930s
• Origin: France
• Medium: Original stone lithograph
• Printer: Cornille & Serre, Paris
• Format: Vertical travel poster
• Condition: Linen backed, conservation restored
• Authenticity: Original vintage poster, not a reproduction
Condition
Excellent condition. Professionally linen backed with restored fold marks and strong, well-preserved color.
Dimensions & Framing
Dimensions: Standard PLM poster size (exact measurements available on request)
Framing: Linen backed and ready for framing; ideal for museum-quality presentation
Provenance & Background
Created for the Paris-Lyon-Méditerranée railway, this poster promoted the Rome Express, one of the premier luxury train routes connecting Northern Europe to Italy. Roger Broders, among the most celebrated travel poster artists of the period, is known for his architectural compositions and luminous palette. This design is well documented in Broder’s references and exemplifies the sophistication of French railway advertising between the wars.
Authenticity
This is an original stone lithograph. It is not a reproduction. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Purchase & Shipping
Available for secure online purchase. Professionally packed for safe worldwide shipping.
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