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Pierre Fix-Masseau
1993 Pierre Fix-Masseau Compagnie Générale Maritime CGM Poster

1993

$1,429.57
£1,048
€1,440VAT Included
CA$1,969.16
A$1,994.38
CHF 1,145.67
MX$24,184.44
NOK 13,289.65
SEK 13,527.33
DKK 9,150.69

About the Item

Created in 1993 by the celebrated French poster artist Pierre Fix-Masseau, this striking poster was commissioned for the Compagnie Générale Maritime (CGM), one of France’s most important maritime transport companies and heir to a tradition of oceanic commerce dating back to the mid-nineteenth century. The slogan “The French Line since 1855” proudly emphasizes the long history of French maritime excellence and international shipping. The composition reflects Fix-Masseau’s distinctive graphic style, combining bold geometric forms with elegant visual symbolism. A monumental cargo vessel dominates the scene, its powerful black hull contrasted against a luminous blue sky. In the foreground, a white seagull glides across the image, introducing a sense of movement and freedom while reinforcing the maritime theme. Industrial cranes, port infrastructure, and modern shipping elements are reduced to simplified forms, creating an image that is both contemporary and timeless. During the early 1990s, the Compagnie Générale Maritime was one of the principal actors in global maritime transport, operating extensive cargo routes linking Europe with destinations across the world. The poster celebrates not only the company itself but also the broader history of French merchant shipping, tracing its roots back to the great transatlantic and colonial maritime networks of the nineteenth century. Pierre Fix-Masseau was renowned for his ability to modernize the tradition of French poster design while maintaining the clarity and visual impact associated with earlier masters such as Cassandre and Villemot. His work frequently combined strong silhouettes, simplified perspectives, and carefully balanced color palettes to create memorable commercial imagery. In this poster, the contrast between the massive vessel and the graceful bird creates a visual dialogue between industry and nature. Beyond its advertising purpose, the poster serves as a snapshot of the maritime world at the end of the twentieth century, when containerization and global trade were reshaping international commerce. The clean lines and confident design reflect the optimism and technological sophistication of modern shipping while honoring a maritime heritage stretching back more than a century. Today, this original 1993 poster is appreciated both as a work of graphic design and as an important document of French maritime history. It represents the final chapter of a long tradition of transportation posters, linking the golden age of ocean liners with the modern era of global cargo shipping. Original Poster Shipping Company - Transport - Advertising - France CCB Editions Vitry-sur-Seine
  • Creator:
    Pierre Fix-Masseau (1905 - 1994, French)
  • Creation Year:
    1993
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31.5 in (80 cm)Width: 23.63 in (60 cm)
  • Medium:
    Paper,Lithograph
  • Period:
    1990-1999
  • Condition:
    Good condition.
  • Gallery Location:
    PARIS, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1792218221672

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