Lisieux Travel Poster

France, c. 1950s

24 x 39 in (61 x 99 cm)

ID #LBFRENCHTRAVELTABLE02-L-82

"Centre Mondial De Pelerinages"

Translation: World Center of Pilgrimages

This beautiful poster advertises a commune in the Normandy region of France. Lisieux is France's second Catholic pilgrimage site, specifically to Basilica of St Thérèse, named after Saint Therese who spent most of her life in Lisieux. This beautiful image of Saint Therese in front of hoards of people entering her Basilica shows the religious fervor this town holds and the beauty of it. 

Artist: Villemot

Condition: Good, restoration on the bottom left corner 

Please note this is linen-backed on canvas. 

LBFRENCHTRAVELTABLE02-#82

 


 

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