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Circa 1930 vintage poster celebrating the Languedoc-Roussillon region

Circa 1930

$1,293.61
£958.41
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This striking vintage poster celebrating the Languedoc-Roussillon region of southern France embodies the bold, graphic aesthetic characteristic of early 20th-century travel and promotional art. With its vibrant use of color, simplified forms, and Art Deco influences, the poster presents an iconic representation of the region’s most famous product—grapes and vineyards, symbolizing its rich winemaking heritage. At the heart of the composition, a stylized cluster of deep purple grapes dominates the central panel, adorned with a bright green vine leaf. The background features rolling vineyards, depicted through clean, intersecting red and green lines, emphasizing the region’s vast and fertile landscape. The use of flat, geometric forms and minimal shading is reminiscent of modernist poster design, popularized in the 1920s and 1930s to promote travel, tourism, and regional identity. The warm ochre and bold red framing provide contrast and depth, drawing the eye toward the central motif while also evoking the sun-soaked hues of the Mediterranean climate. Below, the typography is bold and blocky, rendered in a cream-white tone, ensuring high visibility and immediate impact. The sans-serif, capitalized lettering reflects the graphic clarity often found in early advertising posters. This poster likely served as a regional tourism advertisement or wine promotion, inviting travelers and wine enthusiasts to discover the renowned vineyards, rolling landscapes, and rich cultural heritage of Languedoc-Roussillon. Combining simplicity, elegance, and effective visual storytelling, it stands as a timeless representation of France’s enduring connection to its wine-producing regions. Tourism - Agriculture - Vine
  • Creation Year:
    Circa 1930
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29.93 in (76 cm)Width: 22.05 in (56 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Good condition.
  • Gallery Location:
    PARIS, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1792215827812

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