Pour l’Affichage dans les Gares c.1925 by Jean d’Ylen | Vintage French Railway Advertising Poster

Pour l’Affichage dans les Gares – A Striking French Railway Advertising Poster by Jean d’Ylen

Capture the excitement and energy of 1920s French railway culture with Pour l’Affichage dans les Gares, a dramatic vintage advertising poster created by celebrated French poster artist Jean d’Ylen around 1925.

Set against a deep midnight-blue background, the composition features an exuberant red-haired woman racing along railway tracks while raising a large golden handbell above her head. Her flowing white dress creates a sweeping sense of movement as signal lights, tracks, and the dark silhouettes of railway buildings disappear into the distance.

Created to promote Société de Publicité Diurne & Nocturne and advertising displayed within railway stations, the poster transforms a practical commercial message into an unforgettable piece of graphic art. The vivid contrast between the brilliant white figure, rich cobalt-blue background, golden typography, and flashes of red demonstrates Jean d’Ylen’s remarkable ability to create advertising imagery that could immediately command attention.

The poster is a wonderful example of French advertising design from the Art Deco era, combining theatrical movement, expressive illustration, bold color, and transportation imagery. Its railway setting also makes it especially appealing to collectors of vintage train posters, French travel advertising, and early twentieth-century commercial art.

Today, Pour l’Affichage dans les Gares makes a sophisticated statement piece for living rooms, offices, libraries, bars, lounges, game rooms, and vintage-inspired interiors.

Why Collectors Love This Print

• Original artwork by Jean d’Ylen
• Classic 1920s French advertising design
• Dramatic vintage railway imagery
• Striking cobalt-blue background
• Dynamic Art Deco-era composition
• Bold period typography
• Beautiful example of French commercial art
• Excellent choice for railway and transportation collectors
• Distinctive red, blue, white, and gold palette
• Sophisticated statement artwork for modern or vintage interiors

Available Print & Display Options

Available in multiple sizes and premium display formats, including:

• Fine Art Prints
• Framed Fine Art Prints
• Gallery-Wrapped Canvas
• Black Floater Frame Canvas
• White Floater Frame Canvas
• Brown Floater Frame Canvas
• Natural Floater Frame Canvas
• Metal Prints

Each reproduction is made to order using high-resolution printing designed to preserve the vivid colors, typography, and distinctive character of the original vintage artwork.

Artwork Details

Title: Pour l’Affichage dans les Gares
Artist: Jean d’Ylen
Date: c.1925
Country of Origin: France
Style: Vintage Advertising / Art Deco Era
Subject: Railway Advertising / French Commercial Art
Advertiser: Société de Publicité Diurne & Nocturne
Era: 1920s
Primary Colors: Cobalt Blue, White, Gold, Red
Orientation: Vertical / Portrait

Disclaimer

This artwork is a museum-quality reproduction of a historical poster and is offered for its artistic, historical, decorative, and collectible value. Yesterday's Posters is an independent publisher and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or associated with the original artist, advertiser, company, organization, or any current rights holder. Any names, trademarks, logos, or advertising elements appearing in the artwork are reproduced solely as part of the original historical image and do not imply any present-day affiliation or endorsement.