Allevard Les Bains - Julien

Jean Julien’s poster for Allevard-les-Bains presents a sweeping and idyllic view of this celebrated Alpine spa town, nestled within a lush valley beneath snow-capped mountains. The composition unfolds in harmonious layers, from the patterned fields and clustered red-roofed village in the foreground to the dramatic mountain range rising in soft pastel tones beyond. Julien’s refined use of color and simplified forms creates a sense of calm, balance, and natural beauty, inviting the viewer into a landscape shaped by health, leisure, and fresh mountain air. Julien’s elegant graphic style elevates the scene beyond simple topography, transforming the destination into an idealized retreat for rest and rejuvenation.Jean Julien (1888–1975) was a French painter and poster artist closely associated with the interwar period of travel and tourism advertising. Known for his disciplined compositions, subtle color harmonies, and strong sense of structure, Julien produced some of the most visually refined French travel posters of his time. His work often combined modern graphic clarity with a painterly sensitivity to landscape, making his posters enduring examples of the golden age of French tourism art.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.