A.M. Cassandre (Adolphe Jean-Marie Mouron) 1901–1968 Wagon-Bar vintage poster
Caption Brief: The restaurant car was meant to be considered on par with the sleeping car an expression of luxury and convenience given to the passenger. Everything from the table linens to the silverware to the food itself was of the highest quality Christofle, Limoges, and white-gloved waitstaff were commonly seen, if not expected. The allure of these moving restaurants was so great that pamphlets were produced promoting Christmas and other holidays in the train’s dining car. While Cassandre’s poster does not specify a time of year or even a particular destination, it still maintains that air of desire when portraying food service upon the train. It also reflects newfound interest in photomontage.
1932
40¼ h × 24¾ w in (102 × 63 cm)
Imp. L. Danel, Lille
Provenance: Collection of William Crouse
Condition: Cond A-: with minor creases and touched-up tears. Work has not been examined out of frame but is fully visible. Framed behind acrylic measuring 43.5 × 28.125 inches.
Literature: The Art Deco Poster, Crouse, p. 257; Mouron, 42; Brown & Reinhold, 34 (var); Cassandre/Suntory, 53; Word & Image, p. 82; Modern Poster, 157; PAI-LIX, 222
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Caption Brief: The restaurant car was meant to be considered on par with the sleeping car an expression of luxury and convenience given to the passenger. Everything from the table linens to the silverware to the food itself was of the highest quality Christofle, Limoges, and white-gloved waitstaff were commonly seen, if not expected. The allure of these moving restaurants was so great that pamphlets were produced promoting Christmas and other holidays in the train’s dining car. While Cassandre’s poster does not specify a time of year or even a particular destination, it still maintains that air of desire when portraying food service upon the train. It also reflects newfound interest in photomontage.
1932
40¼ h × 24¾ w in (102 × 63 cm)
Imp. L. Danel, Lille
Provenance: Collection of William Crouse
Condition: Cond A-: with minor creases and touched-up tears. Work has not been examined out of frame but is fully visible. Framed behind acrylic measuring 43.5 × 28.125 inches.
Literature: The Art Deco Poster, Crouse, p. 257; Mouron, 42; Brown & Reinhold, 34 (var); Cassandre/Suntory, 53; Word & Image, p. 82; Modern Poster, 157; PAI-LIX, 222
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