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Alain Perceval1963 vintage travel poster, photographed by Perceval, Le Mont Saint-Michel1963
1963
$834.46
£619.09
€700
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CHF 666.17
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This 1963 vintage travel poster, photographed by Perceval, beautifully captures the majesty and solitude of Le Mont Saint-Michel, one of France’s most treasured landmarks. Nestled in Normandie, Manche, this legendary abbey has stood as a spiritual and architectural marvel for centuries, facing the relentless ebb and flow of the tides.
The soft, ethereal light of this image creates an almost dreamlike atmosphere, emphasizing the island’s isolation and its eternal battle against the sea—a theme reflected in the caption, "Le Mont-Saint-Michel au péril de la mer" (Mont Saint-Michel at the mercy of the sea). The XI-XV century architecture, with its towering spire, dominates the landscape, standing as a testament to medieval ingenuity and devotion.
This aerial perspective reveals the surrounding tidal flats, a mesmerizing blend of land and water that shifts with the elements, reinforcing Mont Saint-Michel’s timeless and almost mythical presence. The muted color palette, featuring soft blues, sandy beiges, and warm earth tones, adds to the poster’s serene yet dramatic impact.
This classic French tourism poster, published by the Commissariat Général au Tourisme, serves as a captivating invitation to experience one of France’s greatest cultural and natural wonders. With its bold yet minimal typography and striking imagery, it remains a collector’s gem and a symbol of France’s rich history and heritage.
Tourism - Normandie - Manche
(11th century to the 14th century)
The sons of Victor Michel Paris
- Creator:Alain Perceval
- Creation Year:1963
- Dimensions:Height: 23.63 in (60 cm)Width: 15.75 in (40 cm)
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- Period:
- Condition:Very good condition.
- Gallery Location:PARIS, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1792215860072
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