CGT-French Line: New York-Southhampton-New York

Cie Gle Transatlantique – Le Havre · Southampton · New York

Step aboard the golden age of ocean liners with this iconic poster by Paul Colin, one of France’s greatest Art Deco masters. A rare and striking piece, this original lithograph celebrates the prestige of the Compagnie Générale Transatlantique and the transatlantic dream linking Le Havre, Southampton, and New York. This is the Normandie, the most sumptuous liner of its time, and a symbol of 1930s France.

In a powerful and streamlined composition, the ship's monumental bow cuts through stylized waves beneath the towering red-and-black funnels. The French color palette, modernist architecture, and simplified crowd silhouettes evoke luxury, national pride, and cutting-edge design. This artwork captures the spirit of post-war modernity and travel at its most elegant.

Printed around 1949 by the Courbet studios in Paris, this vintage lithograph stands as a testament to an era when boarding a transatlantic liner meant glamour, promise, and adventure. With its timeless aesthetic, it appeals to graphic design lovers, maritime enthusiasts, and collectors alike.

Why it deserves a place in your collection

• - An original work by Paul Colin, legendary French poster artist

• - Authentic vintage lithograph, issued in the late 1940s

• - Striking large format (≈100 × 61 cm) ideal for statement walls

• - Highly collectible, rare in today’s market

• - A decorative and cultural investment, blending history and graphic elegance