Xauen - Vintage Poster by Mario Bertuchi - Circa 1925

Bathed in the brilliant light of the Rif mountains, this original travel poster by Mario Bertuchi, circa 1925, immerses us in the captivating atmosphere of Xauen (now Chefchaouen), a jewel of Spanish Morocco under the Republican protectorate. Published by the Comité Oficial de Turismo of Tétouan and printed in Valencia by Mirabet, the image warmly celebrates the architectural and picturesque charm of the medina.

Produced using lithography, this 39.8 x 24.8 inches composition impresses with its vivid color palette and finely observed detail. Sunlit ochre-red ramparts stand out against a clear azure sky, while a crowd of figures in flowing djellabas brings the scene to life. In the background, a slender minaret rises above the rooftops.

Everything here evokes the magic of a dreamlike Morocco, rendered in a pictorial orientalist style true to the visual codes of 1920s tourism posters. Linen-backed and in very good condition (graded A), this work offers a compelling testimony to the colonial imagery of the time - at the intersection of art, history, and travel.

A colorful and immersive invitation to rediscover the Morocco of yesterday through the eyes of a captivated painter.