Original Poster - Le Golf de Font-Romeu, by Leonetto Cappiello - 1929

Created in 1929 by the master of modern poster art, Leonetto Cappiello, this stunning piece extols the charms of the Font-Romeu golf course - an alpine sporting gem in the Pyrénées-Orientales - promoted by the Chemins de Fer du Midi railway company. Printed by Devambez under the label “Les nouvelles affiches Cappiello,” it stands as a hallmark of France’s golden age of travel advertising, at the crossroads of Art Deco elegance and luxury promotion.

In a dynamic and stylized composition, an elegant female golfer swings joyfully, surrounded by a vibrant landscape. Bathed in sunlight, rolling hills ripple in flat tones of green and ochre, against a backdrop of snow-covered peaks. Her silhouette, dressed in a red skirt and striped sweater, reflects the modern energy and sporty chic of the Roaring Twenties. The sweeping motion of her club and fluttering scarf guide the viewer’s eye across the scene with grace and rhythm.

Printed in lithography, backed on linen, and measuring 39.4 x 24.4 inches, this A+ condition poster is a perfect example of Cappiello’s refined graphic style in service of railway tourism. A captivating piece for collectors of Art Deco travel design and alpine sporting history alike.