Les Pays du Soleil - Samaritaine Travel Advertising Poster
| Genre: | Travel |
|---|---|
| Artist: | F Valet |
| Year Printed: | c. 1960s |
| Size: | 15 x 23.5" |
| Country of Poster: | Unknown |
| Restoration Detail: | Unrestored |
| Grade: | Very Fine |
| Additional Information: | Original poster: Les Pays du Soleil. The lands of sun. Italy, Greece, Portugal, Spain. Linen backed. Around the outer edge of the poster is written Italie; Grece; Portugal; Espangne; Italie -- which would represent the countries where Samaritaine was located. Ala Samaritaine The name La Samaritaine ("the Samaritan") comes from a hydraulic pump installed near the Pont Neuf, which operated from 1609 to 1813. The front of the pump featured a gilded bas-relief of the Good Samaritan. The store is well-known for its rooftop café, which affords excellent views of the city. The poster a dark yellow background with the European spelling of Italie; Grece, Portugal; Espagne around the outside edge. The center star in the middle has the emblem of Rome with the twins sucking; the rooster; the bull with two picks; and Sagittarius, |
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