Exposition Nationale Coloniale Marseille 1922

Original antique advertising poster for the French National Colonial Exhibition / Exposition Nationale Coloniale held in Marseille from April to November 1922 featuring a striking design by David Dellepiane (1866-1932) depicting three ladies wearing traditional clothing from French colonies in the centre, the young Asian lady holding a small golden statue in her hand, the African lady standing behind her waving a giant red, white and blue French flag swirling around them and the third lady from the Caribbean sitting and smiling below, the city of Marseilles visible across the blue water of the Mediterranean sea with a ship passing by trees on the hill, and the text on the margin below in stylised bold letters with the coat of arms of the city of Marseille on the side. Printed in France by Imp. Moullot, Marseille. Good condition, restored folds, restored tears, staining, backed on old linen.