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Eugene V. Bourgeois
Belle Époque poster by Bourgeois Paris-Lyon-Méditerranée (PLM) railway La Turbie

Circa 1900

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£6,089.96
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This exquisite Belle Époque poster by artist Bourgeois, created around 1900, is a celebration of the French Riviera's scenic allure and the transformative power of rail travel. Published by the Paris-Lyon-Méditerranée (PLM) railway company, the work promotes La Turbie, a small but storied village perched above Monte Carlo, steeped in Roman history and natural splendor. Rendered in delicate yet vivid tones, the composition looks out over a serene Mediterranean bay, framed by rugged cliffs and sun-warmed terra cotta rooftops. In the foreground, elegant visitors admire the view from a scenic vantage point—an invitation to the viewer to imagine themselves as part of this refined escapade. Beyond mere aesthetics, this poster was part of a broader campaign to promote tourism as a mark of modern leisure, accessibility, and class mobility. The PLM network, with its promise of “billets à prix réduits” (discounted tickets), catered to both the fashionable elite and a growing middle class seeking escape from urban life. Bourgeois’s illustration exemplifies turn-of-the-century lithographic artistry, balancing romanticism and realism to entice travelers. It is both a snapshot of a bygone France and a timeless evocation of travel's promise: discovery, elevation, and beauty. Railway - Tourism - Alpes-Maritimes - France From Monte-Carlo to La Turbie and back by rack railway Printed by Ateliers E. Hugo D'Alési in Paris
  • Creator:
    Eugene V. Bourgeois (1855 - 1909, French)
  • Creation Year:
    Circa 1900
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 41.74 in (106 cm)Width: 29.93 in (76 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Good condition, on linen.
  • Gallery Location:
    PARIS, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1792216542532

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