Vernet-les-Bains, Pyrénées Orientales (c. 1900)

Highlights

• Premium canvas print of Vernet-les-Bains, Pyrénées Orientales (c. 1900) — original photography by Nicedesigns
• Hand-stretched 1.5" gallery wrap canvas — arrives ready to hang, no frame needed
• Fade-resistant inks for long-lasting color and rich tones, made to order
• Made to order in the United States by niceandco.
• Finished size 8" W x 8" H

Description

This vibrant Belle Époque travel poster depicts an elegantly dressed couple gazing toward a grand thermal establishment nestled at the foot of snow-capped Pyrenean peaks, with lush flowering plants framing the scene. The poster advertises Vernet-les-Bains, a spa town in the Pyrénées-Orientales department of southern France, renowned for its sulfurous thermal waters and situated near the iconic peak of Mount Canigou, a symbol of Catalan cultural identity. Text promotes the town's casino, opera, vaudeville, and hotels, capturing the fashionable leisure culture of the early 20th century.