“Messageries Maritimes” — Vintage Ocean Liner Travel Poster (1958)
DESCRIPTION
Elegant and atmospheric, this stunning mid-century travel poster celebrates the golden age of long-distance ocean voyages with a dramatic maritime scene bathed in deep tropical blues. 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.
Created in 1958 by French artist Jean Sabras, the poster promotes legendary routes connecting Marseille to the Antilles, Tahiti, the New Hebrides, New Caledonia, and Australia. The minimalist composition, bold typography, and luminous colors perfectly capture the optimism and sophistication of postwar travel design.
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 Sabras
- Company: Messageries Maritimes
- Year: 1958
- 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.
