Original 1950s French ocean-liner travel poster by René Bouvard for the Compagnie Générale Transatlantique (CGT)—a night scene of a liner under brilliant fireworks with the line “C’est toujours Fête…”. Printed Courbet, Paris; professionally linen-backed and presented in the large 98 × 63 cm (38.6 × 24.8 in) format.
Artist: René Bouvard Year: c.1950s Size: 38.6 × 24.8 in (98 × 63 cm) Printing: Lithograph on paper; printer Courbet, Paris Condition: A / Excellent (linen-backed; clean, vibrant colour) Authenticity: Original mid-century poster (not a reproduction); includes our signed Certificate of Authenticity.
Bouvard helped shape the visual identity of French ocean travel in the post-war era; this joyful composition captures the glamour of CGT crossings before jets took over the Atlantic. The deep black sky, sparkling reflections on the sea and colourful bursts make a striking centrepiece for nautical/coastal interiors and liner collections.
Ships rolled in a heavy-duty archival tube, tracked & fully insured.
