Home > Abstract Art > Landscape
(insert)
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library
(insert)
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 20031922
© Mary Evans Picture Library/Onslow Auctions Limited
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Abstract Art
> Painting
> Related Images
> Abstract Art
> Related Images
> Animals
> Birds
> Passerines
> Accentors
> Related Images
> Arts
> Abstract art
> Abstract landscape paintings
> Arts
> Abstract art
> Arts
> Contemporary art
> Landscapes
> Abstract art
> Arts
> Contemporary art
> Landscapes
> Pop art
> Arts
> Contemporary art
> Pop art
> Abstract art
> Arts
> Contemporary art
> Pop art
> Landscape painting
> Mary Evans Prints Online
> Onslow Auctioneers
VISUAL DESCRIPTION
This image is a vintage travel poster advertising the Côte d'Azur Pullman Express. The poster features a sleek, black locomotive emerging with speed and power from the bottom right corner, its front end dominating the foreground. Bold red accents on the train's wheels add a pop of color against its dark body. The perspective of the railway tracks leads to an infinite point in the distance, suggesting a long and exciting journey ahead.
The background is composed of warm earthy tones that create an abstract representation of cliffs or coastal landscapes typical for the French Riviera (Côte d'Azur). Atop are stylized white texts reading "INTERNATIONALE DES CHEMINS DE FER" which translates to "International Railways," indicating this service has international connections.
Additional text at various locations provides more information: “LITS” indicates sleeping accommodations available; “WAGONS” suggests other types of carriages offered; “A LYON ET A LA MEDITERRANEE,” implies routes connecting Lyon and Mediterranean destinations; while "231 G 75" appears to be either a train model or route number.
Finally, at the center-bottom part of the poster in bold lettering is written "CÔTE D’AZUR PULLMAN EXPRESS," clearly identifying both destination and service name. This style reflects early 20th-century design aesthetics commonly used in European travel posters aimed at enticing travelers with images of luxury transport and exotic locales.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.