The French Riviera stretches down the Mediterranean Sea from the west of France to the French Italian border. The diverse landscape and picturesque towns and villages have made the resort a favorite with artists such as Pablo Picasso, Henri Patisse, Claude Monet and many others.
Below are some examples of prints and posters of the French Riviera, including a color lithograph by Charles Hallo and a travel poster by Pablo Picasso
This color lithograph of Summer in the French Riviera is of an original by Charles Hallo (Alo). It was printed by L. Serre, Paris in 1925.
It Sold for EUR 3,500 at Christie’s in 2011
Travel posters are extremely popular and no less so that this one by Pablo Picasso. It is an offset lithograph titled “Cote d’Azure” and promoted travel to the French Riviera by the French Government. It was published by Henri Deschamps.
It sold for $300 at ELITE AUCTIONEERS LLC in 2020
This poster by Jean Picart le Doux simply shouts summer on the Riviera. The bold, striking red, white and blue of marquee tent summons up images of holidays and beaches. It is an offset lithograph in colors and was printed in 1947 by Gaston Maillet et Cie, Saint-Ouen. It was sold along with two other posters for £ 437 inc. premium at Bonham’s in 2014
