This 2019 original exhibition poster, produced by the Ville de Boulogne-Billancourt for the Musée des Années 30, celebrates the timeless elegance of Art Deco through the lens of ocean liner luxury aboard the legendary Paquebot Île-de-France.
Reproduced after an iconic illustration by George Barbier, one of the defining artists of the Art Deco era, the image captures a chic tableau on the deck of the ship: fashionable passengers in sleek eveningwear and cloche hats, sipping cocktails and lounging in wicker chairs, the very embodiment of 1920s sophistication and leisure. With its graceful lines, pastel palette, and strong graphic style, the composition is both charmingly nostalgic and visually arresting—a hallmark of Barbier’s refined aesthetic.
The event titled "L’Art Déco, un Art de Vivre" ran from 16 October 2019 to 10 February 2020, showcasing the lifestyle, design, and visual culture associated with Art Deco, especially as expressed in the interiors and experience of travel aboard the Île-de-France, a ship often hailed as the floating ambassador of French elegance between the wars.
This poster is more than a promotional piece—it is a tribute to Art Deco’s golden age, the romance of transatlantic travel, and France’s leadership in early 20th-century luxury. Ideal for collectors of vintage travel, nautical ephemera, or Art Deco design, this poster blends history, fashion, and fine art into one stylish cultural artifact.
Original Poster
Exhibition - Hauts-de-Seine - Compagnie Maritime - France
City of Boulogne Billancourt - Museum of the 1930s
Good condition, slight creases
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