{"product_id":"1921-rome-express-print","title":"1921 Rome Express Print - Roger Broders PLM Railway - Colosseum Italy Art Deco Luxury Train - Archival Print","description":"Feature Points\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVINTAGE PRINT REPRODUCTION: Historic reproduction of Vintage 1921 Rome Express Print. Printed on archival-grade paper that maintains vivid color accuracy for over 100 years without fading or discoloration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePREMIUM GALLERY PAPER: Heavyweight fine art paper with non-reflective matte finish eliminates glare while delivering museum-grade appearance and lasting durability.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePROFESSIONALLY RESTORED: Each image is digitally restored by our art specialists to correct age-related deterioration while preserving authentic historical details and character.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBORDERLESS DESIGN: Artwork prints edge-to-edge for a seamless, gallery-ready appearance. Ships protected in rigid tube packaging to ensure safe delivery and perfect condition upon arrival.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMADE IN USA: Our multi-step restoration process and quality control ensure each print meets professional standards. Every reproduction is individually inspected before shipping.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCreated in 1921 by French artist Roger Broders for the Paris-Lyon-Méditerranée railway, this poster promotes Rome via the celebrated \"Rome Express\" luxury train. The composition masterfully frames the ancient Colosseum through the Arch of Titus, with a solitary figure and wandering goats evoking timeless Mediterranean serenity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Rome Express, inaugurated in December 1883, was among Europe's most prestigious luxury rail services connecting Paris to Rome. The train carried affluent travelers from Calais through the Alpine Fréjus tunnel to Turin and Genoa before reaching the Eternal City, becoming a symbol of continental elegance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBroders' characteristic technique of using architectural foregrounds to frame distant landmarks is on full display here. The Arch of Titus, erected around 82 AD by Emperor Domitian to honor his brother's victory in Jerusalem, creates a dramatic portal through which the iconic Colosseum — completed in 80 AD — rises majestically.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis remarkable poster provides a vivid window into the golden age of European luxury rail travel, when the journey itself rivaled the destination in grandeur and sophistication. A splendid addition to any collection celebrating early twentieth-century graphic design, Italian heritage, and the romance of continental train travel.","brand":"Historic Prints","offers":[{"title":"8x10 Inch","offer_id":47643537211581,"sku":"ENTP0056_0810V","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"11x14 Inch","offer_id":47643537244349,"sku":"ENTP0056_1114V","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0504\/5459\/3725\/files\/08_C3_9710-1Main_12e5fdf1-d728-4c25-bacc-00953a7077aa.jpg?v=1783996373","url":"https:\/\/historicprints.com\/products\/1921-rome-express-print","provider":"Historic Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}