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Jacques Despierre1953 travel poster by Jacques Despierre - Chateaux de la Loire SNCF1953
1953
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About the Item
This striking 1953 poster by Jacques Despierre was created for the SNCF (French National Railway Company) as part of their postwar campaign to promote regional tourism. It invites travelers to explore the enchanting Châteaux of the Loire Valley, the architectural jewels of France nestled in a serene and verdant landscape.
Executed in a bold, expressive style, Despierre presents one of the iconic castles of the region, its elegant towers standing proudly under a radiant sky. A winding path leads up through manicured gardens where a gardener appears, broom in hand — a quiet tribute to those who preserve the beauty of this historic heritage.
Jacques Despierre (1912–1994) was a renowned French painter and printmaker. Winner of the Prix de Rome in 1938, he later became a member of the Académie des Beaux-Arts. His work is known for its refined balance between classical form and modern vitality, always with a keen attention to light and atmosphere — a quality clearly present in this travel poster.
The Loire Valley, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is famed for its more than 300 castles, its gentle river landscapes, and its deep royal history. Through Despierre’s painterly approach, this poster captures both the grandeur of the destination and the artistic ambition of French travel promotion in the mid-20th century.
Railway - Loir-et-Cher - Tourism - France
Printed by Perceval in Paris
- Creator:Jacques Despierre (1912 - 1995, French)
- Creation Year:1953
- Dimensions:Height: 39.38 in (100 cm)Width: 24.41 in (62 cm)
- Medium:
- Period:
- Condition:Good condition, on linen.
- Gallery Location:PARIS, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1792216712862
Jacques Despierre
This piece is artist signed and numbered. Jacques Despierre was born in St. Etienne France, 1912-1995. He studied at the Academie Colarrossi and also at the Ecole des Beaux arts in Paris. He was influenced by master cubist artists , Cezanne, Picasso and his style was a geometry of forms. This lithograph has a pink background coloration.
Publisher : La Guilde de la Gravure.
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