This original tourism poster was produced circa 1960 for the Service du Tourisme de la Principauté de Monaco. It features a spectacular aerial photograph of Monte Carlo by French photographer Guy Ventouillac.
Captured at dusk, the image reveals the illuminated city and harbour nestled dramatically between the mountains and the Mediterranean Sea. The sweeping coastline disappears into the distance beneath a blue evening sky, creating an atmospheric vision of the French Riviera.
The deep blues and near-black tones of the photograph are complemented by elegant white and yellow lettering reading “Monte Carlo – Monaco”. The refined typography and cinematic nocturnal view convey the glamour, exclusivity and international appeal traditionally associated with the Principality.
The original poster was printed in Paris by the celebrated Draeger printing house, renowned for the exceptional quality of its photographic and advertising work. Its rich colour reproduction and sophisticated composition make it a particularly striking example of mid-century European travel advertising.
Both highly decorative and historically evocative, this original Monte Carlo poster would appeal to collectors of vintage travel, Monaco, Mediterranean photography and French graphic design. Its panoramic viewpoint offers an elegant portrait of one of Europe’s most celebrated coastal destinations.
Original Poster
Tourism - Sea - Monaco
Printed by Draeger in Paris
Good condition, creases
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