Roger Chapelet was in love with the sea. Young, adventurous, eager to learn and to see, he embarked on several sailing ships, including the famous codfish tall ships of St-Malo in Brittany. Chapelet crossed the North Atlantic numerous times to Greenland and Newfoundland. In 1936, he was awarded the appointment of "Peintre de la Marine" by the French Cultural Ministry, upon recommendation of the Governors of the cultural board of the French Navy. From 1939–49, he served in the French Navy and the Merchant Navy. Since 1946, Chapelet devoted his full time to his artistic career with regular sailing voyages, including quite a few on the "Sagres" which represented the Portuguese Navy at the Bicentennial parade of tall ships in New York. The artist is an accomplished sailor, who loves and respects everything which belongs to the sea. Tall ships in particular. His paintings reflect his experience and his feelings. The artist is in full control of his talent to create a balanced and harmonious composition. Color, light and motion are Chapelet's forte. Through soft, tender, yet vibrant colors, the artist shows his French heritage. He expresses his feelings in elegant simplicity, yet with a definite maritime character.
Original Vintage Art Deco Poster for Air Bleu Poste Aerienne Rapide Air Mail
By Roger Chapelet
Located in London, GB
Original vintage advertising poster for the express air delivery service by Air Bleu poste aerienne rapide. Fantastic Art Deco design by the French artist Roger Chapelet (1903-1995) ...
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Roger Chapelet, Original Vintage Boating Poster, Paris Boat Yacht Show, 1950
By Roger Chapelet
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Original Vintage boating poster for the Paris boat show dating from 1950 by Roger Chapelet. Roger Chapelet - September 25th 1931 - June 30th 1995) was a French marine painter and poster artist. Roger Chapelet’s career as a maritime painter began when he boarded the Rollon in 1927 and painted a series of paintings of different European ports: Le Havre, Antwerp, Rotterdam. Later he embarked on sailboats and painted the fishing campaigns off the banks of Newfoundland and Greenland. In the 1930s, he became the poster artist for the main French maritime companies and in 1936 was appointed Peintre de la Marine (Official Painter to the Navy) and was a member of the Académie de Marine (see below). The ocean liner companies included: Compagnie de Navigation Mixte, Paquet, Compagnie Générale Transatlantique, and Fraissinet. Along with Marin-Marie and Albert Brenet, Roger Chapelet is considered one of the three great French marine painters of the 20th century. An exhibition was dedicated to him at the National Maritime Museum from October 8, 1993 to December 5, 1994. Académie de Marine The title of Official Painter to the Navy (POM) is granted by the French Minister of Defense to artists who have devoted their talent to the sea, to the National Navy and to seafarers. It can be awarded not only to painters but also to photographers, filmmakers, illustrators, engravers, and sculptors. The Academy of Marine Painters exists since 1830 and it’s members can put an anchor after their signature. This poster is for the 16th International Nautical Show which was held Cours Albert 1er in between the Pont des Invalides and the Pont de l’Alma in Paris from the 30th September to 15 October 1950. Additional details: Materials and techniques: Colour lithography on paper. Printer: Commissariat général, 8, rue Jean Goujon...
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1950 Spumanti Cinzano Original Vintage Poster
Located in Winchester, GB
Dating back to 1757, Cinzano is an iconic brand synonymous with the likes of Casanova. A family run business until 1985 (now owned by Campari), the famous vermouth drink from Turin i...
Linen, Paper
1956 Air France, Europe Original Vintage Poster
By Hervé Morvan
Located in Winchester, GB
With fabulous artwork from French painter Herve Morvan, this poster promoting Air France routes to Europe was created in 1956. Air France was created in 1933 after a merger of multip...
Linen, Paper
'Paris-Champagne' Original Vintage French Movie Poster, 1964
By Sinclare
Located in Devon, GB
Although the film itself is somewhat unknown, released only in France and the Netherlands, this stunning French Moyenne poster for the 1964 Pierre Armand melodrama 'Paris-Champagne' ...
Paper, Linen
1950 Perugina Chocolates Original Vintage Poster
By Federico Seneca
Located in Winchester, GB
Founded in 1907 and named after the town in which it is based, Perugina is an Italian chocolate and confectionary company that continues to trade to this day. This beautiful art d...
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1950 Monte-Carlo Original Vintage Poster
Located in Winchester, GB
Absolutely stunning poster promoting the area of Monte-Carlo in Monaco from 1950. This mid-century piece has timeless class with artwork from French artist, widely regarded as the fa...
Linen, Paper
AIR-INDIA - MOSCOW Original Vintage Airline Travel Poster
Located in Chicago, IL
AIR-INDIA - MOSCOW Rare authentic original vintage airline travel poster Artist: Walter Grieder Condition: A/A- Dimensions: 25.2 x 39.2 in. / 64 x 99.5...
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1950 Cinzano Vermouth Original Vintage Poster
By Leonetto Cappiello
Located in Winchester, GB
Dating back to 1757, Cinzano is an iconic brand synonymous with the likes of Casanova. A family run business until 1985 (now owned by Campari), the famous vermouth drink from Turin i...
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1986 Keith Haring, One Man Show Original Vintage Poster
By Keith Haring
Located in Winchester, GB
Beautiful lithograph printed by Nouvelles Images in 1986, depicting 20 of Keith Haring's artworks for the "One Man Show" in 1982. This very rare and beautiful piece is in mint condit...
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$680Sale Price|20% Off
H 31 in W 22 in D 0 in
'Vermouth Perucchi' Original Vintage Art Deco Poster, circa 1926
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Vermouth Perucchi' original vintage French Art Deco poster, circa 1926 In this poster, the happy couple gaze down on cupid ...
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1956 Air France - France Original Vintage Poster
By Jean Picart Le Doux
Located in Winchester, GB
With fabulous artwork from French painter Jean Picart Le Doux, this poster promoting Air France routes to its native France was created in 1956. Air France was created in 1933 after ...
Linen, Paper
1984 Le Touquet Paris - Plage Original Vintage Poster
By Razzia (Gérard Courbouleix–Dénériaz)
Located in Winchester, GB
Depicting a man wearing a robe and a swimming cap looking out over the scenery at a beachfront swimming pool, this gorgeous summer scene was created in 1984 to promote the area of Le...
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$2,585
H 36.62 in W 25.6 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage Travel Poster Cadiz Beach Sailing Yacht Summer Holiday Vacation
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel poster for Great Summer holidays Cadiz The best beach in the South / Grandes fiestas veraniegas Cadiz la mejor playa del sur featuring a great image of a smil...
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