Poster
Chemins de Fer électrique du Valais à Chamonix Travel Poster
An original colored lithograph advertising the Chemins de Fer électrique du Valais à Chamonix (Electric Railways of Valais in Chamonix) railway. The poster features the artist Edouard Ravel's depiction of a Swiss woman overlooking a deep river valley, reminiscent of a canyon. In the distance is a town on the edge of the canyon. On the bottom right side of the poster is a map displaying the railway's route between Chamonix, Martigny, Vernayaz, Salvan, Finhauts, and Châtelard. |
Image ID: | 68113 |
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Creation Date: | circa 1900 |
Creator Name: | Ste Suisse d'Affiches et réclames artistiques |
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Collection Name: | Single Item Oversize |
Genre: | Poster |
Original Format Type: | prints, fine-art |
Original Format Number: | PH 7-4852 |
Original Dimensions: | 27 x 39 inches |
Travel |
Flowers |
Trees |
Dresses |
Hats |
Cities and towns |
Maps |
Landscape |
Mountains |
Women |
This image is issued by the Wisconsin Historical Society. Use of the image requires written permission from the staff of the Collections Division. It may not be sold or redistributed, copied or distributed as a photograph, electronic file, or any other media. The image should not be significantly altered through conventional or electronic means. Images altered beyond standard cropping and resizing require further negotiation with a staff member. The user is responsible for all issues of copyright. Please Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society. |
Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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