Date: 1976
Size: 25.5 x 18 inches
Artist: Raymond Savignac
About the Artist: Raymond Savignac, often just abbreviated to "Savignac," was a French graphic artist famous for his commercial posters. He was born on November 6, 1907, in Paris, and died on October 31, 2002, in Trouville-sur-Mer, aged 94. His work is distinguished by a humorous simplicity. Self-taught, he started designing posters under Cassandre. A permanent display of his work can be found in the Montebello Museum in Trouville.
About the poster: The Société nationale des chemins de fer français (abbreviated as SNCF) is France's national state-owned railway company. Founded in 1938, it operates the country's national rail traffic along with that of Monaco, including the TGV, on France's high-speed rail network. Its functions include operation of railway services for passengers and freight, as well as maintenance and signalling of rail infrastructure. The railway network consists of about 35,000 km (22,000 mi) of route, of which 2,600 km (1,600 mi) are high-speed lines and 14,500 km (9,000 mi) electrified. About 14,000 trains are operated daily.
The poster has some ruffles along bottom and right margins. Ready to frame!