MESSAGERIES MARITIMES SUR LES ROUTES DE L’UNION FRANCAISE 1950 Jean Desaleux
his striking 1950s poster by Jean Desaleux was created for Messageries Maritimes, France’s leading shipping line. Bold Art Deco graphics put the viewer at the helm of a sleek ocean liner, with a vivid French flag flying high above stylized sea routes. A clean, modern map in the background connects France to its overseas destinations, while elegant script highlights the global reach of the company.
Title: Messageries Maritimes
Artist: Jean Desaleux
Year: 1950
Size: 25 x 39 inches
Printer: IMprimerie Paul Dupont, Clichy
Print Type: Lithography
Condition: Excellent A
Troupes Coloniales Jeunes Gens allez aux colonies c1927
Artist: Anon Printer: Imp Nationale, Paris Size: 31 x 47 ” / 80 x 120 cm On/Off Linen: Delay approx 2 weeks to linen-back before delivery Print Technique: lithograph Year: 1927c Condition & Comments: excellent
A call to join the troops in the colonies, with images of Africa and orient. On tractors developing land. Young men go to the colonies. France in the pre world war ii. RARE
MESSAGERIES MARITIMES SUR LES ROUTES DE L'UNION FRANCAISE 1950 Jean Desaleux