{"title":"Solon Albert","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"ap_13668","title":"Les vignobles de France Circa 1950","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreated circa 1950 by French commercial artist Albert Solon, this original poster printed in lithograph celebrates the vineyards and wine-producing regions of France. It was issued under the authority of the French Ministry of Agriculture and the Comité National de Propagande en Faveur du Vin, an organization responsible for promoting French wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolon presents the country as an unfurled parchment map, with its principal vineyards marked by clusters of green vine leaves. Champagne, Alsace, Burgundy, the Loire Valley, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Languedoc, the Rhône Valley and Provence are among the regions prominently identified, accompanied by the names of celebrated appellations and wine-producing towns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA second section of the map includes Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia, reflecting their place within France’s colonial sphere at the time the poster was produced. A French tricolour ribbon and a red wax seal decorated with a wine glass complete the composition, lending the image the appearance of an official national document.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe restrained palette of cream, pale blue, green, burgundy and black gives the poster a sophisticated decorative character. Its combination of cartography, typography and stylized illustration transforms an informative wine map into a particularly striking example of post-war French graphic design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlbert Solon was a French poster artist active throughout the middle decades of the twentieth century, producing advertising and travel designs for several prominent commercial clients. With its attractive geographical composition and rich cultural subject, this original poster will appeal to collectors of French wine memorabilia, vintage maps and mid-century advertising art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Poster\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMap - Alcohol - France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinistry of Agriculture National Propaganda Committee for Wine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGraphic Designs Paris\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood condition\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Solon Albert","offers":[{"title":"95 x 63 \/ A \/ On linen","offer_id":42161034068153,"sku":null,"price":750.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/9275\/3081\/files\/AP_13668Insta2.jpg?v=1789670533"},{"product_id":"ap_18301","title":"Air France Réseau Aérien Mondial 1934","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the realm of travel advertising and design, Albert Solon's 1934 original travel poster for 'Air France Réseau Aérien Mondial' stands as a timeless testament to the allure of global exploration. Solon's artistry, marked by sophistication and style, invites viewers to embark on a journey that transcends borders and soars through the skies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlbert Solon, an esteemed artist in the world of travel posters, possessed the unique ability to capture the essence of a destination with elegance and charm. His work went beyond mere promotional materials; it was an invitation to discover the world. Through his art, he transformed the act of travel into an enchanting experience.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSolon's travel poster pays homage to the idea of seamless global exploration through air travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAirline - Aviation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrance posters Paris\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood condition, restored tears\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Solon Albert","offers":[{"title":"96 x 58 \/ B  \/ On Linen","offer_id":48594628903239,"sku":null,"price":2000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/9275\/3081\/files\/AP_18301Insta2.jpg?v=1697809633"},{"product_id":"ap_22739","title":"Air France Paris Rome Ala Littoria 1938","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"595\" class=\"\"\u003eThis original 1938 poster by Albert Solon captures a unique moment of international collaboration in the golden age of aviation. Created to promote the Air France–Ala Littoria route between Paris and Rome, the poster reflects a short-lived partnership between the French and Italian national airlines during the interwar period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"941\" class=\"\"\u003eAlbert Solon, a multifaceted French artist active in both painting and graphic design, was renowned for his refined, illustrative style. In this work, he highlights the spirit of modern travel and the growing accessibility of air routes across Europe, at a time when airliners were beginning to rival trains and ships in speed and prestige.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"1323\" class=\"\"\u003eThe cooperation between Air France and Ala Littoria, Italy’s state airline, symbolized a shared commitment to developing international routes and promoting cultural exchange through commercial aviation. 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