The Dauphiné. The Gorges of La Bourne
1898
Frederic Hugo d’Alési invites you on a rugged adventure in this 1898 travel poster for the Dauphiné region. The main view plunges viewers into the Gorges de la Bourne, showcasing towering limestone cliffs and a river below, with a daring road carved right into the stone—a major engineering feat of the time. A clever inset image at the bottom offers a glimpse of a peaceful riverside town, contrasting the wild canyon with civilized charm. This lithograph was part of a boom in French tourism, designed to lure city dwellers into the wilderness with the promise of dramatic scenery.
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