Original 1961 French travel poster for Les Gorges de la Loire, designed by Jean Jacquelin and printed by Hubert Baille for the SNCF. Bold, stylised landscape forms cascade through the river valley—classic mid-century French travel graphics with strong wall presence.
Artist: Jean Jacquelin (1905–1989)
Year: 1961
Size: 39 × 24 in (100 × 62 cm)
Printing: Lithograph on paper; printer credit Hubert Baille / S.N.C.F. in the margin
Condition: B (Good) — linen-backed with reasonable age imperfections noted; colours present well (see detail photos)
Authenticity: Original mid-century printing (not a reproduction). Certificate of Authenticity included.
Jacquelin’s graphic rhythm—angular cliffs, stepped water, villages and a sweeping dam—captures the drama of the Loire gorges while the neat SNCF banner invites travel “avec les trains et les autocars.” A decorative, large-format piece for Art-Deco/Modern interiors, travel walls, and French country homes.
Ships rolled in a heavy-duty archival tube, tracked and fully insured.
