Ports et Plages de l'Ocean - La Rochelle

A dramatic sunset drenches the romantic port of La Rochelle in pinks and purples, as boats dock for the evening in this beautiful French Rail poster by noted travel poster artist, Champseix.

This poster was created for the French Railway, P.L.M. – Paris, Lyon, Mediterranee. These three train hubs were the main departure points for rail travel in France during the 1920’s and into the 1930’s. PLM importantly connected the busy cities with the bucolic countryside, allowing a broad swath of the public to explore different regions; an activity previously afforded to only the highest of society.

Champseix was one of a group of commercial artists who specialized in travel poster art during the 1920's as the rail lines were expanding rapidly throughout France after World War I. While he created many poster images throughout his career, there is surprisingly little biographical information to be found about him.

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.