Griffon Motorcycle

What could be better than a bike ride along the Cote d'Azur on a Griffon Bicycle? This charming poster from 1904 showcases early cycling, and the outfits to boot. Griffon was one of the earlier French bicycle producers, but not much history about the company has been preserved.Hugo d’Alesi (1849-1906) created this stunning poster. Born in Romania, d’Alesi was one of the first true poster artists and he worked almost exclusively for the P.L.M. train company. He printed his posters in an elaborate fashion that often incorporated more than 15 colors, which gave them a rich, watercolor effect. His hundreds of poster designs were well-loved by all of France, including some famous artists. Paul Cezanne once said, “I should like to do decorative landscapes like Hugo d'Alesi, yes, with my small sensibility”.This is an Original Vintage Poster; it is not a reproduction. This poster is conservation mounted, linen backed, and in excellent condition. We guarantee the authenticity of all of our posters.