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Eugène Zéliep1955 poster by Eugène Zéliep for the Musée de la Figurine Historique1955
1955
$1,631.27
£1,230.28
€1,400
CA$2,255.37
A$2,526.40
CHF 1,326.95
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NOK 16,803.57
SEK 15,951.11
DKK 10,657.72
About the Item
This vibrant 1955 lithographic poster by Eugène Zéliep was created to promote the Musée de la Figurine Historique (Museum of Historical Figurines) in Compiègne, a town steeped in French military and imperial history. Bursting with patriotic color and Napoleonic flair, the composition reflects the museum’s dedication to preserving and showcasing miniature military figurines and uniforms from France’s storied past.
At the center of the design is a highly stylized Napoleonic cavalryman, rendered with flair and movement as he gallops forward on a white stallion, trumpet raised, and a vibrant regimental banner unfurled. Below him appears the stately façade of Château de Compiègne, tying the museum directly to its prestigious historical setting—a former royal and imperial residence that hosted monarchs from Louis XV to Napoleon III.
The typography is bold, modernist, and patriotic, using the red, white, and blue of the French tricolore to reinforce the national heritage focus of the museum. The playful use of size and layout, especially in “Figurine Historique,” balances modern 1950s design with historical reverence.
The Musée de la Figurine Historique was—and remains—a unique cultural destination, known for housing thousands of miniature soldiers and dioramas representing historic battles, military uniforms, and regiments from across the centuries. It appeals both to military historians and children alike, capturing the imagination through craftsmanship and miniature storytelling.
Zéliep’s poster is a perfect encapsulation of mid-century French public design—straddling modern graphic principles with nostalgic subject matter. Eugène Zéliep was known for his crisp, illustrative style, often merging cartoon-like energy with finely controlled line work and color blocking.
As a collectible, this poster stands out not only for its lively visual impact but also for its celebration of a niche yet deeply cherished aspect of French heritage: the miniature figurine as both object of art and vessel of memory.
Military - Cavalry - Oise
Saint Quentinoise Paris
- Creator:Eugène Zéliep
- Creation Year:1955
- Dimensions:Height: 38.59 in (98 cm)Width: 24.41 in (62 cm)
- Medium:
- Period:
- Condition:Good condition, traces of folds, on linen.
- Gallery Location:PARIS, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1792216710422
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