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Pierre Brenot
1959 Original poster by Pierre Brenot for Montreux Switzerland

1959

$3,335.67
£2,445.33
€3,360VAT Included
CA$4,594.72
A$4,653.56
CHF 2,673.23
MX$56,430.35
NOK 31,009.17
SEK 31,563.77
DKK 21,351.62

About the Item

Original poster of Pierre Brenot of 1959 putting in scene a Swiss woman in fancy bathing suit, in background the castle of Chillon and the lake of Geneva. Montreux is a traditional resort town on Lake Geneva. Nestled between steep hills and the lakeside, it's known for its mild microclimate and the Montreux Jazz Festival, held in July. The town's promenade is lined with flowers, sculptures, Mediterranean trees and grand Belle Époque buildings. Offshore is a medieval island castle, Château de Chillon, with ramparts, formal halls and a chapel with 14th-century murals. Tourism - Switzerland Klausfelder, Vevey
  • Creator:
    Pierre Brenot
  • Creation Year:
    1959
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 40.16 in (102 cm)Width: 25.2 in (64 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Good condition, on linen.
  • Gallery Location:
    PARIS, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1792211791702

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