Conrad - AUVERGNE - 1950s

Old SNCF Poster – Auvergne – Conrad – 1947 – 100 × 62 cm

Magnificent early French travel poster dedicated to Auvergne, created by artist Conrad in 1947 for the Société Nationale des Chemins de Fer Français (SNCF).

This vintage poster illustrates the charm and tourist appeal of Auvergne, a French region renowned for its volcanic landscapes, its mountains, picturesque villages and rich heritage.

Produced in the post-war context, it testifies to the golden age of French railway travel posters, when the SNCF showcased the different regions of France through original artistic creations.

Features:

- Title: Auvergne
- Artist: Conrad
- Year: 1947
- Publisher: Société Nationale des Chemins de Fer Français (SNCF)
- Country of origin: France
- Dimensions: 100 × 62 cm (to be confirmed)
- Theme: Tourism, railways, Auvergne
- Era: Mid-20th century

This poster is a fine collectible for enthusiasts of old advertising posters, travel, railway heritage and 20th-century French graphic art.

A decorative and historical work that evokes the charm of train journeys and the discovery of the French regions.

Condition: see photographs to appreciate the overall state, colors, margins and any signs of time.