{"product_id":"1927-le-tour-du-mont-blanc-print","title":"1927 Le Tour du Mont Blanc Print - Roger Broders PLM Railway - Alps Art Deco Chamonix Tourism - Archival Print","description":"Feature Points\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVINTAGE PRINT REPRODUCTION: Historic reproduction of Vintage 1927 Le Tour du Mont Blanc 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\u003eDesigned in 1927 by celebrated French artist Roger Broders for the Paris-Lyon-Méditerranée railway, this distinctive Art Deco poster promotes motor coach excursions around Mont Blanc departing from Chamonix. Its innovative circular composition frames snow-capped Alpine peaks and a charming village with a church steeple against a dramatic mountainous backdrop.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe advertised circuit traversed three nations via two legendary Alpine passes — the Petit Saint-Bernard at 2,188 meters connecting France to Italy's Aosta Valley, and the Grand Saint-Bernard at 2,469 meters, one of Europe's oldest mountain crossings with origins dating to the Bronze Age.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBroders created over one hundred posters for the railway between 1922 and 1932, with most printed by Lucien Serre in Paris. Art historians consider this particular design a pivotal departure, marking the moment Broders embraced avant-garde geometric abstraction inspired by Soviet Constructivism within his prolific travel poster oeuvre.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis striking artwork provides a compelling window into the golden age of European automobile tourism, when Alpine motor coach journeys transformed mountain exploration. A distinguished addition to any collection celebrating Art Deco design, French railway heritage, and the enduring allure of the Western Alps' highest peak.","brand":"Historic Prints","offers":[{"title":"8x10 Inch","offer_id":47631504769213,"sku":"ENTP0053_0810V","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11x14 Inch","offer_id":47631504801981,"sku":"ENTP0053_1114V","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0504\/5459\/3725\/files\/08_C3_9710-1Main_0d7dd9cd-b59e-4e97-967c-3c0e6e8152ab.jpg?v=1783756109","url":"https:\/\/historicprints.com\/products\/1927-le-tour-du-mont-blanc-print","provider":"Historic Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}