Original Poster Vers le Mont-Blanc - PLM Triptych, by Géo Dorival - 1928

Rare and poetic, this original triptych by Géo Dorival, created in 1928 for the PLM railway company (Paris-Lyon-Méditerranée), transports the viewer into the heart of the Alps, on the way to the roof of Europe. Spread across three panels, the composition celebrates the railway line leading to Mont Blanc via Saint-Gervais-les-Bains and the Col de Voza, staged with striking modernity for its time.

Each panel depicts a variation of the same scene - rail tracks disappearing into alpine forests - at different times of day and night: the pale light of morning, the mauve hues of dusk, and the starlit sky of night. This subtle play of color and time perfectly evokes the experience of travel - its mystery, its promise.

Printed by Lucien Serre in Paris, this linen-backed lithograph, preserved in A+ condition, measures approximately 40.9 x 29.5 inches each. The exceptionally well-preserved colors, the silent elegance of the composition, its minimal graphic style, and the evocative power of the receding lines all reflect the visual identity of PLM, a pioneer in promoting tourism through art.

A rare and beautifully balanced piece, this Vers le Mont-Blanc triptych is among Dorival’s most emblematic works. It embodies a bygone era of travel and continues to captivate with its contemplative beauty and graphic strength.