Pyrenees, Valley of Porta, France, 1920s
£660.00
A FINE vintage original poster from the 1920s by the artist Pierre Commarmond (1887-1993) for the Chemin de Fer du Midi company, promoting the 'Transpyrénéen' line and presenting a scene at the village of Porta in the high Pyrenees.
Size
101cm x 62cm
Condition
Very good. A 2cm tear at bottom, but no loss of paper. If you would like to know more please get in touch.
Background
The ink stamp at top right states: 'Chemins de Fer de l'État. Secrétariat Général (Publicité). Bon pour Afficher.' The village of Porta is in a valley in the Pyrenees Orientales department, close to Andorra. The ruined towers of Carol date from the 14th century.
