Chemin de Fer du Nord (Primary Title)
Northern Railway (Translation)
Cassandre, Ukrainian, active in Paris, 1901 - 1968 (Artist)
L. Danel, French, Lille, 19th - 20th century (Publisher)
Around 1920, Adolphe Mouron moved from Ukraine to Paris to study art. While there, he assumed the pseudonym "Cassandre" for producing his graphic designs. Cassandre is best known for his stylized Art Deco travel posters, commissioned by various companies to promote their means of conveyance. This poster advertises the speed, luxury, and comfort of the company Chemin de fer du Nord’s railways, which Cassandre depicts in the background of his composition, behind a compass hand pointing northwest.
Signed and dated in stone lower left: A.M. CASSANDRE 29
Printed within image upper center: CHEMIN DE FER/ DU/ NORD. Printed within image lower center: VITESSE- LUXE- CONFORT. Printed beneath image in center: IMP. L. DANEL - LILLE
Gift of Mr. G. E. K. Smith
©artist or artist’s estate
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