Fabre Line Marseilles Mediterranean New York Circa 1950

This striking original 1950s travel poster by J. Tonelli advertises the legendary Fabre Line—a key player in transatlantic ocean travel connecting Marseilles to New York via the Mediterranean.

Rendered in a bold modernist style, the design cleverly blends iconography from both continents: a stylized ship cuts across a geometric arrow, its tricolor tail echoing the French flag, while the lower half is emblazoned with stars and stripes. The entire composition points westward, symbolizing the voyage to the United States, set against a deep ultramarine background that evokes the open sea and sky.

J. Tonelli’s design encapsulates the optimism and efficiency of mid-20th century maritime travel, combining clean lines, vivid flat colors, and striking typography. It exemplifies the post-war golden age of travel posters, when shipping companies used bold visual language to attract transatlantic passengers—whether tourists, emigrants, or business travelers.

A rare and vibrant piece of nautical and graphic design history, this poster appeals to collectors of vintage ocean liner memorabilia, mid-century travel advertising, and French-American maritime culture.

Shipping Company - Tourism

Printed by B. Sirven in Toulouse

Good condition