This original circa 1980 French poster features Samivel’s poetic interpretation of the Dômes de Miage, a celebrated chain of snow-covered summits within the Mont Blanc massif in the French Alps.
The composition follows a sweeping mountain ridge rising dramatically towards the distant peaks. A tiny climber dressed in green appears near the lower edge, emphasising the immense scale and solitude of the surrounding alpine landscape.
Samivel employs delicate shades of blue, grey and white to capture the sculptural forms of snow and ice. The distant mountains appear to dissolve into the mist, while the restrained palette and elegant handwritten title give the image a serene, dreamlike quality.
Samivel, the pseudonym of Paul Gayet-Tancrède, was a French writer, illustrator, photographer and mountaineer renowned for his depictions of the Alps. His work combines close observation of the mountain environment with humour, poetry and a profound respect for the natural world.
A refined and atmospheric example of French alpine imagery, this original poster would make an excellent addition to a collection devoted to mountaineering, the Mont Blanc massif, Samivel, winter sports or mountain landscapes.
Original Poster
Mountain - Skiing - Alps
Crossing the mingle domes towards Mont Blanc. Shaded and particular vision of mythical peaks above Contamines-Montjoie
Mythra
Good condition, slight folds
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