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Louis Berthomme Saint-Andre1951 original travel poster by Louis Berthomme Saint-Andr to Lourdes SNCF1951
1951
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The 1951 original travel poster by Louis Berthomme Saint-André for Lourdes, commissioned by the French National Railway Company (SNCF), is a captivating testament to the allure of the famed pilgrimage destination in southwestern France. Berthomé, a renowned French artist and illustrator, was celebrated for his ability to evoke the spirit and atmosphere of various locales through his vibrant and evocative artwork.
In this poster, Berthomé masterfully captures the essence of Lourdes, a town renowned for its spiritual significance and stunning natural beauty. The poster features a serene depiction of the Grotto of Massabielle, the site where the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared to Bernadette Soubirous in 1858, amidst the majestic backdrop of the Pyrenees mountains.
Berthomé's use of rich colors and dynamic composition draws the viewer's eye to the focal point of the poster—the grotto itself—while also conveying a sense of tranquility and reverence befitting the sacred site. The inclusion of pilgrims and visitors paying homage at the grotto adds a human element to the scene, emphasizing the enduring spiritual significance of Lourdes as a place of healing, prayer, and pilgrimage.
As an advertisement for travel to Lourdes by rail, the poster effectively promotes the accessibility of the destination via the SNCF railway network, inviting viewers to embark on a journey of spiritual discovery and renewal. Berthomé's skillful blend of artistic technique and commercial appeal makes this poster not only a compelling piece of advertising but also a timeless work of art that continues to resonate with viewers today.
Railway - Hautes-Pyrénées - Tourism
National Society of French Railways
Paul Martial Paris
- Creator:Louis Berthomme Saint-Andre (1905-1977, French)
- Creation Year:1951
- Dimensions:Height: 38.59 in (98 cm)Width: 24.02 in (61 cm)
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- Condition:Very good condition, on linen.
- Gallery Location:PARIS, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1792214000002
Louis Berthomme Saint-Andre
Louis Bethomme Saint Andre (1905-1977) is one of the great representatives of French figurative painting in the 20th century. A pupil of Cormon at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris and of the Pierre Laurens studio, he exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Français from 1924 to 1929, winning the Silver Medal. He retained from his training a taste for well-learnt techniques, but from his earliest works he was a modernist: his constructions show decomposed forms inspired by Cézanne, while retaining a keen sense of rigour. He never strayed from realism, but his highly coloured, sometimes incisive palette and his freedom of representation gave his painting a bite and acidity that placed him among the great talents of his time. Winner of the Abd-el-Tif prize (1925), he spent time in Algeria, where he learned how to make light vibrate in the colours of his palette. Between the wars, his inspiration was close to surrealism. During the Occupation, he became very "fauve", in reaction to the darkness of the war. Louis' paintings magnify women. His nudes are both sensual and colourful. He also devoted himself to erotic illustrations, where he created more muted atmospheres, where the subject and composition took precedence over colour. He illustrated Verlaine, Crébillon fils and Voltaire's erotic tales. Haute-couture called on his talents. Before the war he exhibited regularly at all the major Salons: from 1928 at the Salon d'Automne, at the Salon des Beaux-Arts (1934 to 1936) and at the Salon des Tuileries from 1935. After the war, he exhibited at the Salon Comparaison and the Salon des peintres Témoins de notre temps, and was president of the Salon du dessin et de la peinture à l'eau. He exhibited internationally, in Europe, the USA and Japan, and in 1977, just before his death, he was awarded the Grand Prix des Peintres Témoins de leur Temps (Bibliography Michel Droit. Berthommé Saint-André. Éditions de la revue moderne, 1981).
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