Lucien Boucher Prints

French, 1889-1971

1889 - 1971 Known by Air France as Mr. Planosphere, he created these designs between 1934 - 1962. Beginning around 1935, Lucien Boucher designed an impressive stream of posters for Air France that continued until he was well into his seventies. [PAI-XXII, 220] This artist is known mainly for a series of absorbing Air France world map posters that signal a global theatre. Lucien Boucher launched his design career tuned to the commercial promise of Surrealism. Born in Chartre, he studied at the École de Céramique de Sèvres. He debuted at the Salon d'Automne in 1921, becoming a member in 1923; he also exhibited at the Salon de l'Araignée from 1924-1930. Boucher also made wood engravings, drawings in watercolor and gouache, and lithographs. Lucien Boucher's witty and charming color lithographs Lucien Boucher launched his design career at the Ceramique de Sevres and made his debut at the Salon d'Automne in 1921, becoming a member in 1923: he also exhibited at the Salon de L'Araignée from 1924-1930. Besides lithographs, Boucher also created wood engravings and drawings in watercolor. Beginning around 1935, Boucher designed an impressive series of posters for Air France that he continued producing until he was well into his seventies. Boucher is known mainly for his absorbing Air France poster designs, known as "Monsieur Planisphere" (planispheres are flattened representations of planet Earth). He created a variety of illustrated World Maps that depicted the global flight routes serviced by the airline.

Creator: Lucien Boucher

Lucien Boucher, Air France 'Nova et Vetera' Poster Map, Paris France, 1939

$788

Lucien Boucher, Air France 'Nova et Vetera' Poster Map, Paris France, 1939

By Lucien Boucher

Located in Firenze, IT

Air France 'Nova et Vetera' poster map designed by Lucien Boucher Paris France 1939 Advertising poster designed by Lucien Boucher for the Air France company and published in Paris by Perceval in 1939 at the dawn of World War II. It is one of the very first maps in the world of the French airline, founded in October 1933, to show its air routes from its Paris hub to major locations around the world. The Paris-New York route, still under study in 1939 (it would open in 1946), is shown here with a dotted line...

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1930s French Modern Vintage Lucien Boucher Prints

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Four Reproduction Vintage Panels of Air France World Map

$7,250 / set

H 85 in W 36 in D 1 in

Four Reproduction Vintage Panels of Air France World Map

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Reproduction of beautiful blue and green mid-century Air France world map on four individual panels. The charming illustrations evoke an era of international jet-set style. May be pu...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Lucien Boucher Prints

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Paper, Wood

Original Vintage Travel Poster Air France Planisphere Illustrated Map Boucher

$1,481

H 20.08 in W 28.35 in D 0.04 in

Original Vintage Travel Poster Air France Planisphere Illustrated Map Boucher

By Lucien Boucher

Located in London, GB

Original vintage travel poster advertising Air France featuring a stunning planisphere design by the French artist Lucien Boucher (1889-1971). C...

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1950s French Vintage Lucien Boucher Prints

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Paper

Four Reproduction Vintage Panels of Air France World Map

$16,500 / set

H 88 in W 38 in D 3 in

Four Reproduction Vintage Panels of Air France World Map

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Reproduction of a beautiful green and blue mid-century Air France world map on four individual panels. The charming illustrations evoke an era of international jet-set style. May be ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Lucien Boucher Prints

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Wood, Paper

Original Vintage Travel Route Poster Air France Planisphere Map Lucien Boucher

$2,827

H 24.81 in W 38.98 in D 0.04 in

Original Vintage Travel Route Poster Air France Planisphere Map Lucien Boucher

By Lucien Boucher

Located in London, GB

Original vintage planisphere travel route map poster promoting Air France the global air network of the French national airline carrier. Design by Lucien Boucher (1889-1971) featurin...

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1940s French Vintage Lucien Boucher Prints

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Paper

Antique Map of Lot et Garonne ‘France’ by V. Levasseur, 1854

$209

H 13.98 in W 20.67 in D 0.02 in

Antique Map of Lot et Garonne ‘France’ by V. Levasseur, 1854

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'Dépt. de Lot et Garonne'. Map of the French department of Lot et Garonne, France. This area of France is known for its production of Buzet wines and Cabécou d’Ant...

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Mid-19th Century Antique Lucien Boucher Prints

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Paper

Original Vintage Travel Poster Air France World Map Planisphere Boucher Pink

$2,625

H 29.53 in W 43.31 in D 0.04 in

Original Vintage Travel Poster Air France World Map Planisphere Boucher Pink

By Lucien Boucher

Located in London, GB

Original vintage travel poster map for Air France Le Plus Grand Reseau du Monde / The Largest Network in the World featuring a colourful planisphere map design of the world by the no...

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1950s French Vintage Lucien Boucher Prints

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Antique Map of Maine et Loire ‘France’ by V. Levasseur, 1854

$167Sale Price|20% Off

H 13.98 in W 20.67 in D 0.02 in

Antique Map of Maine et Loire ‘France’ by V. Levasseur, 1854

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'Dépt. de Maine et Loire'. Map of the French department of Maine et Loire, France. This area of France is part of the Loire Valley wine region, where nearly every ...

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Mid-19th Century Antique Lucien Boucher Prints

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Paper

Vintage "View of the Center of Paris Taken from the Air" Lithograph Map

$680Sale Price|20% Off

H 43 in W 27 in D 0.25 in

Vintage "View of the Center of Paris Taken from the Air" Lithograph Map

Located in San Diego, CA

A very stylish "View of the Center of Paris Taken from the Air" lithograph map published by the Paris Ministry of Tourism, circa early 1950s. The piece measures 27" x 43" and shows...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lucien Boucher Prints

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Original Vintage Poster Air France Reseau Aerian Mondial Planisphere World Map

$2,558

H 24.81 in W 39.38 in D 0.04 in

Original Vintage Poster Air France Reseau Aerian Mondial Planisphere World Map

By Lucien Boucher

Located in London, GB

Original vintage Air France travel advertising poster featuring a map of the world by Lucien Boucher (1889-1971): Air France Reseau Aerian Mondial / Global Air Network. Colourful planisphere design showing the airline routes around the world marking the continents, countries, cities and oceans with scenes of local people in traditional clothing, sport activities, boats and ships at sea, farming, animals, mythical figures and planes flying overhead, a decorative compass point above and the title text with the Air France seahorse...

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1930s French Vintage Lucien Boucher Prints

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Original Vintage World Map Poster Air France Planisphere Map Lucien Boucher

$3,972

H 24.81 in W 15.75 in D 0.04 in

Original Vintage World Map Poster Air France Planisphere Map Lucien Boucher

By Lucien Boucher

Located in London, GB

Original vintage world map poster promoting Air France Reseau Aerien Mondial the global air network featuring a great planisphere travel route design by Lucien Boucher (1889-1971) de...

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1940s French Vintage Lucien Boucher Prints

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Original Vintage Travel Advertising Poster Air France Baleres Lucien Boucher

$2,693

H 39.38 in W 24.81 in D 0.04 in

Original Vintage Travel Advertising Poster Air France Baleres Lucien Boucher

By Lucien Boucher

Located in London, GB

Original vintage travel advertising poster - Air France Baleares - featuring floral artwork by Lucien Boucher (1889-1971) depicting one of the islands with buildings and a cathedral ...

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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Lucien Boucher Prints

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Original Vintage Travel Poster Air France Planisphere World Map Lucien Boucher

$3,029

H 38.98 in W 24.81 in D 0.04 in

Original Vintage Travel Poster Air France Planisphere World Map Lucien Boucher

By Lucien Boucher

Located in London, GB

Original vintage poster issued by the French national airline carrier Air France featuring an illustrated map of the world by Lucien Boucher (1889-1971) with red route lines showing ...

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1940s French Vintage Lucien Boucher Prints

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Air France Lithograph 'Planisphere, ' 1961

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H 101.58 in W 163.39 in D 0.4 in L 101.58 in

Air France Lithograph 'Planisphere, ' 1961

By Lucien Boucher

Located in London, England

Lithograph in colors, by Lucien Boucher (1889-1971). Spectacular, extremely large, and very rare projection of the world showing Air France's flight paths, bordered by vignettes of destinations (mostly French Colonial locales). Printed on eight sheets by Perceval Paris, signed and dated 'Lucien Boucher 1961' and 'Perceval - Paris. Printed in France Ref: 21 364/p/3 -61. Linen-backed NB. The Musee Air France estimates that between 100 and 200 were printed for distribution worldwide, and points out that this planisphere depicts the route options before the launch of the Boeing 707...

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1960s French Vintage Lucien Boucher Prints

Lucien Boucher prints for sale on 1stDibs.

Lucien Boucher prints are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. Many of the original prints by Lucien Boucher were created in the modern style in france during the 1930s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider prints by Mourlot, Jean-Michel Folon, and Pablo Picasso. Prices for Lucien Boucher prints can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,122 and can go as high as $1,122, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,122.