As one can only imagine, travel in the Far East in the 1920's must have been a challenging adventure. This well illustrated map poster by master artist, Lucien Boucher shows the various routes once could take at the time through French Indochina. From 1887-1954, Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam were protectorates under the French Government. Rich in natural resources, the French monopolized the region and used it as a manufacturing and strategic military hub.Lucien Boucher (1889-1971) was a French graphic designer and illustrator most known to collectors for his many beautiful Air France travel posters. Boucher got his start as a cartoonist for the French humor magazine, Le Rire before moving into product and cinema poster design. He experimented in Surrealism, as well as Art Deco in his early advertising. Boucher's unique mid-century painting style combines his Art Deco influence and traditional painting to offer a fresh look for advertising. His body of work for Air France is well regarded by collectors as a leader in the mid-century style. Among these artworks are Boucher's series of "Planispheres," which depicted the ever-expanding travel routes of the Air France airline. He completed the series of Planispheres from 1934-1962, continually developing the imagery with a fresh approach.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 of our posters.

38.75 x 25.75 in