1947 Air France Paris Arc de Triomphe by Pierre Baudouin 1963

Date: 1963
Artist: Baudouin, Pierre 
Size (in): 39” x 24.5”
Size (cm): 99 x 62.2
Condition: A-/B+
Linen backed: Yes 

This vintage original and striking poster was created by the artist Pierre Baudouin and issued by Air France to promote Paris as a travel destination.   For this poster Baudouin renders a brilliant view from above of the Arc de Triomphe and the Place de l'Étoile brightly illuminated at the intersection of the 12 boulevards, including the Champs-Élysées, that form the beating heart of the City of Lights.   This poster was first issued by Air France in 1947 and then reissued a couple times in the late 1950s and early 1960s.   The lower margin of this poster is printed “169 P-11-63” indicating this is the 1963 edition of this poster.    

This vintage original poster has been professionally linen backed with minor touch as needed including repairs to a couple shorts tears without loss of paper on the edges.   The colors retain their original vibrancy and the poster displays beautifully.  Overall condition is very good.