Alcyon Sillone Le Monde

This magnificent original vintage poster was created to promote the French bicycle brand Alcyon, celebrated in the early 20th century for its lightweight, high-performance racing cycles. A dynamic allegorical figure, draped in a flowing gown that blends into the colors of the French flag, rides effortlessly above the earth as a giant gull carries the bicycle forward. The bold palette, dramatic motion, and poetic symbolism reinforce the advertising message printed below: “Légère – Rapide – Alcyon – sillonne le monde” (“Light – Fast – Alcyon – travels the world”). Exemplifying the romantic imagination and artistic flair of the Belle Époque era, this poster elevates the bicycle from a mode of transport to an emblem of freedom, progress, and national pride.Printed by Affiches Gaillard (Paris & Nancy), this design reflects the period when French cycling dominated European racing, and Alcyon bicycles were ridden by Tour de France champions. Posters such as this were displayed in bicycle shops, train stations, and cafés, becoming both commercial promotion and public art. Original examples are now highly sought after for their beauty, rarity, and historical importance in the evolution of sporting and transportation advertising.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 our posters.