Exposition Coloniale Paris Dransy 1931

Original vintage poster for the Repubique Francaise Exposition Coloniale Internationale Paris 1931 / French Republic International Colonial Exhibition held from May to November 1931, commissioned by the French Railways / Ferrovie Francesi, featuring artwork by the French-Swiss illustrator and poster artist Dransy (Jules Isnard; 1883-1945), depicting a smiling lady in a green, yellow and blue dress holding up a flowing dark blue curtain above her head to show the architectural highlights of the exposition behind her, including the decorative dome and spires of a replica of the historic temple at Angkor Wat Cambodia, the Palestine pavilion, French West African Mosque and a monument from the Madagascar pavilion with its four sculpted zebu / ox heads at the top of the tower, the bold title text and information below. The 1931 Paris Colonial Exhibition aimed to showcase the strength and diverse cultures and resources of the French colonies with other European and international countries participating, including the UK, USA and Japan; the event was planned by the 1906 National Committee for Colonial Expositions. Printed by Vercasson, Paris. Good condition, minor staining, repaired tears, paper skimming, backed on linen.