Le Château De Versailles Poster

France c. 1955

40 x 25 in (102 x 64 cm)

ID #FF27C-PK19-2-LZ

"LE CHATEAU DE VERSAILLES / FRANCE"

 

This black and white poster features a photograph of the Palace of Versailles, a former royal residence commissioned by King Louis XIV, constructed between the 17th and 18th centuries and initially used by King Louis XIII before him. The palace is considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to their central status in France's royal, cultural, and scientific history.

One in a series of French travel posters designed to promote tourism, specifically advertising the country's culture, history, and architecture.

Photo: Rene-Jacques

Printer: Desfosses-Néogravure, Paris

Condition: Please note creasing throughout poster, natural discoloration, vertical and horizontal fold lines, and tears at edges.

Material: This poster is on paper, but please note that we offer linen-backing for an additional cost. Email us at postermuseum@gmail.com for more details.

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