{"product_id":"ap_24429","title":"Carnaval de Nice 1960","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"138\" data-end=\"528\"\u003eThis vibrant 1960 original poster by the artists Jean-Luc and Peyrot was created to promote the famous \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCarnaval de Nice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, one of the oldest and most celebrated carnivals in Europe. Held from 20 February to 3 March 1960, the event transformed the city of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eNice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e into a spectacle of parades, music, costumes, and flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"954\"\u003eThe poster’s lively composition captures the playful spirit of the carnival through bold shapes, bright colors, and stylized figures. At the center appears a smiling masked woman surrounded by vivid flowers, while a whimsical carnival face floats above her. The graphic design reflects the optimistic visual language of the late 1950s and early 1960s, blending modern illustration with the festive traditions of the Riviera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003eThe Carnaval de Nice has been celebrated since the nineteenth century and is renowned for its elaborate floats, street performances, and the famous \u003cem data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1129\"\u003eBatailles de Fleurs\u003c\/em\u003e (Flower Battles) along the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003ePromenade des Anglais\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. During these events, performers on decorated floats throw flowers into the crowds, filling the city with color and fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1732\"\u003eThe year 1960 was particularly memorable for the city’s cultural life. Alongside the carnival festivities, Nice hosted the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eNice Jazz Festival\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, welcoming legendary musicians including \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eLouis Armstrong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eDuke Ellington\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Their presence reinforced Nice’s reputation as an international center of music, culture, and celebration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"2055\"\u003eTourism posters such as this one played an important role in promoting the French Riviera during the postwar boom in international travel. Displayed in railway stations, travel agencies, and hotels, they invited visitors from across Europe and beyond to experience the glamour and excitement of Mediterranean festivities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2057\" data-end=\"2294\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eToday, the 1960 Carnaval de Nice poster is admired not only as a historical advertisement but also as a striking example of mid-century graphic design, capturing the joyful atmosphere of one of the Riviera’s most iconic celebrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Poster\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShow - France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNice hosted Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington at its Jazz Festival this year\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePrinted by Meyerbeer in Nice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood condition, creases visible\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jean-luc \u0026 Peyrot","offers":[{"title":"51 x 33 \/ A  \/ On Linen","offer_id":53279477498183,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/9275\/3081\/files\/AP_24429Insta2.jpg?v=1773247336","url":"https:\/\/galerie1881.com\/en\/products\/ap_24429","provider":"Galerie 1881","version":"1.0","type":"link"}