Skip to main content
Items Similar to 1934 Normandy Jumièges Abbey original Poster by Pierre Matossy
NORMANDIE - FRENCH LINE Original Vintage Travel Poster
NORMANDIE - FRENCH LINE Original Vintage Travel Poster
L. F. Dominique - 1945 travel poster by L. F. Dominique - SNCF Ile de France
1945 travel poster by L. F. Dominique - SNCF Ile de France
ALO, Original PLM Tourism Poster, Vezelay Basilica, Burgundy Avallon Church 1920
ALO, Original PLM Tourism Poster, Vezelay Basilica, Burgundy Avallon Church 1920
René Genis - 1961 original SNCF poster by René Genis - Normandie
1961 original SNCF poster by René Genis - Normandie
Original French Vintage Travel Poster-Geo Dorival-Normandie France, 1913
Original French Vintage Travel Poster-Geo Dorival-Normandie France, 1913
Andre Hambourg - Original 1958 lithographic poster by André Hambourg - Ile de France - SNCF
Original 1958 lithographic poster by André Hambourg - Ile de France - SNCF
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 8

Pierre Matossy
1934 Normandy Jumièges Abbey original Poster by Pierre Matossy

1934

$1,310.42
£962.57
€1,320VAT Included
CA$1,808.28
A$1,840.64
CHF 1,047.73
MX$22,217.90
NOK 12,217.08
SEK 12,364.38
DKK 8,387.58

About the Item

This beautiful 1934 original French travel poster by Pierre Matossy depicts the celebrated ruins of the Abbaye de Jumièges in Normandy, produced for the Chemins de Fer de l’État railway network. Bathed in soft natural light and overgrown with ivy and vegetation, the majestic Gothic arches of Jumièges Abbey are rendered with remarkable sensitivity and atmosphere. Matossy captures the romantic poetry of the historic ruins, emphasizing both the grandeur of medieval architecture and the quiet serenity of the Norman countryside. Founded in the seventh century and largely rebuilt during the Romanesque and Gothic periods, the Abbey of Jumièges is considered one of the most beautiful monastic ruins in France. Located along the Seine in Normandy, the abbey became an iconic destination for artists, writers, and travelers throughout the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, admired for its picturesque decay and historical significance. During the interwar years, French railway companies commissioned artists to create elegant posters encouraging tourism across the country. The Chemins de Fer de l’État, which operated routes throughout western France and Normandy before the creation of the SNCF in 1938, played an important role in promoting regional heritage through refined visual advertising. Posters such as this invited travelers to discover historic monuments, coastal landscapes, and cultural landmarks accessible by train. Pierre Matossy’s composition reflects the enduring influence of romantic landscape painting while embracing the clarity and decorative elegance of 1930s French poster design. The vertical framing of the abbey’s towering arches creates a sense of monumentality, while the delicate treatment of foliage and filtered light evokes tranquility and contemplation. The work stands at the intersection of architectural illustration, travel promotion, and poetic landscape art. The typography and official railway insignia anchor the composition firmly within the golden age of French travel posters, when rail companies collaborated with artists to transform tourism advertising into collectible works of art. Normandy itself occupied a privileged place within this visual culture, celebrated for its medieval heritage, coastal beauty, and proximity to Paris. Original railway posters from the 1930s are today highly sought after for their historical importance, decorative appeal, and artistic quality. Works promoting Normandy and its architectural treasures are particularly appreciated by collectors of French travel memorabilia and early twentieth-century graphic design. This original 1934 poster is both an evocative celebration of Norman heritage and a superb example of French railway advertising art, combining historical romance, architectural beauty, and the timeless atmosphere of one of France’s most iconic abbey ruins. Original Poster Religion - Railway - Seine-Maritime - France State Railways Printed by Rotophot in Paris
  • Creator:
    Pierre Matossy
  • Creation Year:
    1934
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 37.01 in (94 cm)Width: 23.63 in (60 cm)
  • Medium:
    Linen,Paper,Lithograph
  • Period:
    1930-1939
  • Condition:
    Good condition, creases visible, on linen.
  • Gallery Location:
    PARIS, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1792218103592

More From This Seller

View All
1913 original railway poster by Géo Dorival - Vire in Normandy

Geo Dorival1913 original railway poster by Géo Dorival - Vire in Normandy, 1913

1913 original railway poster by Géo Dorival - Vire in Normandy

By Geo Dorival

Located in PARIS, FR

This 1913 original railway poster by Géo Dorival was created for the Chemins de fer de l’État to promote travel to Vire in Normandy, presented here as part of the romantic vision of ...

Category

1910s More Prints

Materials

Linen, Paper, Lithograph

1922 original poster by Roger Soubie - PLM - Dijon Capitale de la Bourgogne

Roger Soubie1922 original poster by Roger Soubie - PLM - Dijon Capitale de la Bourgogne, 1922

1922 original poster by Roger Soubie - PLM - Dijon Capitale de la Bourgogne

By Roger Soubie

Located in PARIS, FR

This 1922 original railway poster by Roger Soubie, created for the Paris-Lyon-Méditerranée (PLM) railway company, celebrates Dijon, capital of Burgundy, through an elegant depiction ...

Category

1920s More Prints

Materials

Linen, Paper, Lithograph

Original 1958 lithographic poster by André Hambourg - Ile de France - SNCF

André HambourgOriginal 1958 lithographic poster by André Hambourg - Ile de France - SNCF, 1958

Original 1958 lithographic poster by André Hambourg - Ile de France - SNCF

By André Hambourg

Located in PARIS, FR

This original 1958 lithographic poster, designed by French painter André Hambourg, was created for the SNCF (Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français) to promote travel and tour...

Category

1950s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Linen, Paper, Lithograph

You May Also Like

ALO, Original PLM Tourism Poster, Vezelay Basilica, Burgundy Avallon Church 1920

ALO, Original PLM Tourism Poster, Vezelay Basilica, Burgundy Avallon Church 1920

ALO, Original PLM Tourism Poster, Vezelay Basilica, Burgundy Avallon Church 1920

By ALO (Charles Jean Hallo)

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

PLM (Paris – Lyon – Méditerranée) poster for the Romanesque Basilica of Vézelay, created by the artist Alo around 1920. Artist: Alo (Charles Hallo) Title: La Basilique Romane de Ve...

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Posters

Materials

Paper

NORMANDIE - FRENCH LINE Original Vintage Travel Poster

NORMANDIE - FRENCH LINE Original Vintage Travel Poster

NORMANDIE - FRENCH LINE Original Vintage Travel Poster

By Adolphe Mouron Cassandre

Located in Chicago, IL

NORMANDIE - FRENCH LINE Authentic original vintage art deco poster Artist: Adolph Mouron Cassandre Condition: B+ Dimensions: 24.3 x 39.25 in. / 61.7 x 99.7 cm. Circa: 1935 Linen Backed There is restored edge and corner wear, tears, creasing, and small losses; there is a .75" diameter area of restored loss about one inch below the "W" of "NEW YORK;" some restored surface cracks in the upper right quarter of the poster in the blue sky area; restored loss upper right corner; very well restored 2" vertical tear at the top edge in between the left edge and the ship's stack; "PRINTED IN FRANCE" ink stamp in the bottom margin on the right side; this extremely rare and stunning art deco ocean liner poster...

Category

Vintage 1930s Posters

Materials

Paper

Villandry c1923 French Travel Advertising Poster, Constant Duval

Villandry c1923 French Travel Advertising Poster, Constant Duval

Villandry c1923 French Travel Advertising Poster, Constant Duval

Located in Bath, Somerset

This original 1920s poster advertises travel to the Château de Villandry, created by the French painter and poster artist Constant Duval, best known for his vibrant Art Deco-style ra...

Category

20th Century French Posters

Materials

Linen, Paper

Bollinger, Original Vintage Poster, Mont Saint Michel, Normandy, Abbay, 1950

Bollinger, Original Vintage Poster, Mont Saint Michel, Normandy, Abbay, 1950

Bollinger, Original Vintage Poster, Mont Saint Michel, Normandy, Abbay, 1950

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Poster commissioned by the French government to promote tourism in France, particularly to Mont Saint Michel. Artist: Bollinger A. photograph Title: Le Mont Saint Michel – France D...

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Posters

Materials

Paper