1968 SNCF Cote d'Azur Poster, French Riviera travel poster from Côte d'Azur, by Roger Bezombes, wall art retro decor
$394.27
This is a beautiful original mid century SNCF French railways poster from the French Riviera by Roger Bezombes, depicting a colourful motif of hot red sun above, and cold blue water with a red fish swimming below. Although this has some damage, it has a special feel to it.
Printed in 1968.
Artist: Roger Bezombes
Printer: Société nationale des chemins de fer français SNCF, France
Dimensions: 39.5 in x 24.5 in (100 cm x 62 cm)
Condition: some tape marks, some repairs to tears, some rough edges, see photos
Roger Bezombes was a painter, sculptor, medalist, and designer. He studied in Paris, at the École des Beaux-Arts, and was much influenced by his friendship with Maurice Denis. He worked principally as a painter, adopting the saturated colors of Henri Matisse in landscapes and figure studies often based on observation of “exotic” cultures, notably Mediterranean and North African.
The French Riviera, known in French as the Côte d'Azur is the Mediterranean coastline of the southeast corner of France. There is no official boundary, but it is considered to be the coastal area of the Alpes-Maritimes department, extending from the rock formation Massif de l'Esterel to Menton, at the France–Italy border, although some other sources place the western boundary further west around Saint-Tropez or even Toulon. The coast is entirely within the Alpes-Maritimes, a department within Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France. The Principality of Monaco is a semi-enclave within the region, surrounded on three sides by France and fronting the Mediterranean. The French Riviera contains the seaside resorts of Cap-d'Ail, Beaulieu-sur-Mer, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Villefranche-sur-Mer, Antibes, Juan-les-Pins, Cannes, and Theoule-sur-Mer.
Because of the age of these posters, there are areas of wear and tear, particularly on the edges. I have done my best to take photos where they are torn or stained. The good news is that when framed, the tears press up well against glass, and edges can be hidden by mats. Any wear picked up from years are part of the vintage charm. This poster has been stored folded, so there are crease marks which shouldn't be very noticeable under pressed glass.
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