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Brenet, Original Vintage Poster, CGT, Antilles, Jamaica Venezuela Colombia 1955

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This poster was produced to promote tourism in Central America, particularly in Colombia, Venezuela, Jamaica and Antilles, via cruises by the Compagnie Générale Transatlantique. Artist : Albert Brenet (1903 - 2005) Title : Compagnie Générale Transatlantique – French Line – Linea Francesa – Antilles, Colombie, Venezuela, Jamaïque Date : vers 1955 Size: 15.7 x 23 in / 39.8 cm x 58.3 cm Printer : «  La Photolith », Paris Materials and Techniques: Colour lithograph on paper Linen backing: Yes Condition: A (Normally designates a poster in very good condition. Colours are fresh and there is very little or no paper loss. Any imperfections are marginal and unnoticeable). Additional Details: Compagnie Générale Transatlantique (CGT) is a French shipping company. Founded in 1855 by the Péreire brothers under the name Compagnie Générale Maritime, it was charged by the State with ensuring the transport of mail to North America and took its final name in 1861. In 1883, four large-scale liners speed are put into service for Cruises. But the “Transat” is not content with operating the North Atlantic line, and offers its travelers lines to Central America, and even, for a time, the Pacific coast. This poster was produced to promote tourism to Central America, particularly in Jamaica, Venezuela, Colombia and the Antilles. Albert Brenet is a French painter, poster artist and illustrator. In 1936, he was appointed painter of the Navy and air painter, then painter of the Armies in 1959. He sailed the seas of the world on various ships making sketches, oil paintings, gouaches, ships, ports but also scenes of crew life. We have been dealing in art, antiques and vintage posters for more than 50 years and, upon request, we are very happy to provide you with Certificate of Authenticity.
  • Creator:
    Albert Brenet (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 22.96 in (58.3 cm)Width: 15.67 in (39.8 cm)Depth: 0.4 in (1 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1955
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. This poster is linen backed and mounted on acid free paper.
  • Seller Location:
    SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 2244045704601stDibs: LU7066237743942
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