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Original Vintage Poster Glory Of The African Army French Foreign Legion Benigni

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Original vintage advertising poster for an Exhibition To The Glory of the African Army since 1830 / A La Gloire de l'Armee d'Afrique under the high patronage of the President of the Republic and the Minister of National Defense at the Palace of the Marseille Stock Exchange held from 19 May to 15 July 1955 featuring colourful artwork of a cavalry regiment troop on horses grouped in a circle, one horse rearing up its front legs and the soldier in the foreground wearing a cape over his trousers in the red white and blue colours of the French flag, the bold text against the blue sky above and the desert sand below. Artwork by the official military painter of the French foreign legion Pierre Benigni (1878-1956), d'apres P. Benigni. Printed by SOPIC, Marseille. Large size. Good condition, folds, creasing, small tears on edges, minor staining.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 47.25 in (120 cm)Width: 31.5 in (80 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1955
  • Condition:
    Good condition, folds, creasing, small tears on edges, minor staining.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1012640659082

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