“Messageries Maritimes” — Vintage Ocean Liner Travel Poster | Jean des Gachons
DESCRIPTION
This travel poster was designed by French artist Jean des Gachons in the 1950s and printed in Paris to promote a newly established shipping route. Featuring the artist’s distinctive style and vibrant composition, it captures the elegance and optimism of post-war maritime travel advertising.
A sleek Messageries Maritimes ocean liner cuts through vivid rolling waves beneath an immense open sky, evoking the romance and adventure of travel across the world’s oceans.
Both modern and timeless, this artwork makes a refined statement piece for lovers of vintage travel, nautical decor, and mid-century graphic design.
ARTWORK DETAILS
- Title: Messageries Maritimes
- Artist: Jean des Gachons
- Company: Messageries Maritimes
- Year: 1950's
- Style: Mid-century modern travel poster
- Theme: Ocean liner travel, tropical destinations, maritime adventure
- Destinations Featured: Marseille, Antilles, Tahiti, New Hebrides, New Caledonia, Australia
Perfect for
- Coastal and nautical interiors
- Mid-century modern decor
- Vintage travel poster collections
- Maritime and ocean liner enthusiasts
- Beach houses and boutique hotels
- Offices, libraries, and living spaces
PRINT QUALITY
Our museum-quality reproduction is printed on thick matte paper (200 gsm / 80 lb) to enhance depth, texture, and color richness.
Each print is carefully color-corrected to stay faithful to the original vintage artwork.
AVAILABLE SIZES
Multiple sizes available to perfectly fit your space.
Need a custom size? Contact us anytime.
FRAMING
We offer a framing service so your poster arrives ready to hang in a solid pine wood frame — elegant, timeless, and made to beautifully showcase vintage artwork.
Each frame includes a hanging kit for easy wall mounting, while shatterproof plexiglass keeps your poster protected, lightweight, and safe.
Available in 4 frame styles: Natural Wood, Dark Wood, White, and Black.
SHIPPING & PACKAGING
- Ships within 3–7 days
- Secure packaging to ensure safe delivery
- Express shipping available on request
- Free shipping on orders over $69 (code: MYGIFT)
RETURNS
Not satisfied? Contact us within 7 days — we’ll make it right with a replacement or refund.
