“Messageries Maritimes” Vintage French Shipping Poster by David Dellepiane
DESCRIPTION
This vintage travel poster was created for the Compagnie des Messageries Maritimes and designed by renowned French artist David Dellepiane circa 1910. The striking composition depicts an elegant woman in a flowing red dress leaning against a palm tree, while a steamship sails in the background, evoking the romance and adventure of long-distance sea travel.
Issued to promote the company's maritime routes, the poster advertised French mail and passenger services to destinations including Australia, Indochina, the Indian Ocean, and South America. Printed using the heliogravure (heliography) process, this rare piece is a fine example of early 20th-century travel advertising art. As expected for an original poster of this age, minor signs of wear or light soiling may be present.
Decorative, sophisticated, and richly narrative, this artwork brings timeless wanderlust and historic elegance into any interior.
ARTWORK DETAILS
- Title: Messageries Maritimes – Paquebots Poste Français
- Artist : David Dellepiane
- Company: Messageries Maritimes
- Style: Vintage travel poster / Belle Époque advertising art
- Theme: Ocean liner travel, global exploration, colonial-era tourism
- Features: Steamship, tropical scenery, maritime travel
- Circa 1910
Perfect for : - Travel-inspired interiors
- Nautical and maritime decor
- Vintage poster collections
- Eclectic and maximalist spaces
- Hospitality and boutique interiors
- Lovers of historic travel art
- Mediterranean and coastal homes
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.
