Original Vintage PLM Poster - Grottes & Cascade de Baume - 1898 - Tanconville - France

A testament to an era when travel was an art form, this 1898 railway poster, designed by Tanconville for the prestigious Paris-Lyon-Méditerranée company, celebrates the breathtaking beauty of the Grottes and Cascade de Baume, near Lons-le-Saunier. Printed by the renowned Courmont Frères, it epitomizes the refined graphic style of the Belle Époque, a golden age when illustrated posters reached their pinnacle.

Its impressive dimensions of 41.7 x 29.9 inches allow for a full appreciation of the richness of its lithographic artistry, where every detail seems to capture the enchanting atmosphere of the Jura region. The delicate hues and perfectly balanced composition embody the elegance characteristic of grand travel posters from the late 19th century, seamlessly blending an invitation to escape with artistic mastery.

Professionally linen-backed for optimal preservation, this rare piece has stood the test of time while retaining its authenticity and vibrancy. More than a mere decorative object, it represents a fragment of France’s railway and graphic heritage - a subtle evocation of the charm and sophistication of bygone travel.