Description
Superbagnères – Luchon, Sports d’Hiver (1929)
Cappiello distills the exhilaration of alpine sport into a crisp, forward-leaning composition of three skiers poised mid-descent above Luchon, Pyrénées. Their angular stances and vividly contrasted attire—rendered in a restrained Art Deco palette—create a sense of velocity against the clean sweep of snow. Commissioned by the Chemins de Fer du Midi, the image positions Superbagnères as a modern winter destination, easily reached by rail from Paris. The emphasis on contemporary dress and leisure culture reflects the interwar elevation of skiing as both sport and social ritual.
Details
Artist: Leonetto Cappiello
Year: 1929
Printer: Maison Devambez
Commission: Chemins de Fer du Midi
Medium: Original stone lithograph
Format: Vertical travel poster
Reference: Cappiello/Rennert, p. 292
Condition
Mint condition, Grade A (Primo). Professionally linen-backed and conservation mounted; an exceptionally fresh, untouched example with brilliant color.
Dimensions & Framing
Standard original poster size; linen-backed and ready for framing. Ideal for museum-quality presentation.
Provenance & Background
Created to promote rail travel to Superbagnères above Bagnères-de-Luchon, Pyrénées (Pyrenees), this poster captures the rise of winter tourism in southern France during the late 1920s. Luchon had long been known as a thermal spa town; with the development of ski infrastructure, it evolved into a year-round resort. Cappiello’s design foregrounds the modern skier while subtly situating the Grand Hôtel within the landscape, reinforcing the destination’s sophistication and accessibility.
Authenticity
This is an original 1929 lithographic poster, not a reproduction. Linen-backed and professionally conserved, accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. Sourced from an IVPDA-certified dealer.
Purchase & Shipping
Available for acquisition. Ships fully insured and professionally packaged for secure international delivery.
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