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Alo ( Charles Hallo)Original Vintage chateau de Blois Poster by Alo 19341934
1934
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About the Item
This striking vintage travel poster promotes the Château de Blois, one of the great castles of the Loire Valley, as part of the Paris–Orléans–Midi railway’s campaign to encourage tourism by rail and automobile circuits. The image presents the dramatic Renaissance façade of the château, perched high above the town, with its ornate windows, intricate stonework, and bold architectural lines rendered against a clear blue sky. The composition is both monumental and inviting, celebrating the grandeur of French history and architecture while highlighting modern travel convenience.The Château de Blois itself is steeped in history, serving as the residence of several French kings from the 15th to the 17th centuries. It was the favored home of Louis XII and François I, who each left their architectural mark, making the château a showcase of Gothic, Renaissance, and Classical styles all in one. It was also here that Joan of Arc came in 1429 to be blessed before her campaign to lift the siege of Orléans, and later, it was the site of the assassination of the Duke of Guise in 1588 during the Wars of Religion. With its layered history, Blois epitomizes the grandeur and political intrigue of France’s royal past, making it a particularly evocative subject for a travel poster.The artist, Charles Hallo (1884–1969), who signed his posters as “Alo,” was a French painter, illustrator, and designer celebrated for his prolific work in the first half of the 20th century. Hallo specialized in travel posters, military illustrations, and historical subjects, bringing to each a sense of precision and dramatic flair. His railway posters for the Chemins de Fer companies are especially admired for their ability to combine architectural accuracy with artistic atmosphere, effectively blending tourism promotion with fine art.This is an Original Vintage Poster, it is not a reproduction. This poster is conservation mounted, linen backed and in excellent condition. We guarantee the authenticity of all our posters.
- Creator:Alo ( Charles Hallo)
- Creation Year:1934
- Dimensions:Height: 39.75 in (100.97 cm)Width: 24.75 in (62.87 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Boca Raton, FL
- Reference Number:Seller: 144061stDibs: LU2560216875472
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