An original French exhibition poster produced for the Petit Palais, Paris, celebrating the cultural twinning of Paris and Rome.

Held from 1 March to 29 April 1968, Rome à Paris (Rome in Paris) explored the artistic relationship between two of Europe’s great cultural capitals. The striking poster features a dramatic Baroque marble sculpture set against a rich crimson background, framed within a restrained architectural layout that is unmistakably French in its graphic design.

Printed in France by Les Presses Artistiques, Paris, this authentic exhibition poster is both a decorative artwork and a genuine piece of European museum history.

Its bold colour palette and sculptural imagery make it particularly suited to classical, contemporary and minimalist interiors alike.

Translation

Petit Palais

Paris Rome

“Paris–Rome Twinning”

Rome à Paris

“Rome in Paris”

1 March – 29 April 1968

“Open daily from 10:00am to 5:00pm, except Tuesdays.”

Why We Love It

This is one of those rare exhibition posters that feels equally at home in a modern apartment as it does in a traditional library.

The typography, dramatic use of negative space and rich oxblood background allow the white marble sculpture to become almost sculptural itself once framed.

It is graphic, elegant and unmistakably European.

Styling Ideas

Beautiful displayed in:

• Libraries
• Hallways
• Living rooms
• Offices
• Studies
• Stairwells

Looks exceptional framed with an off-white conservation mount and either:

• Natural oak
• Walnut
• Matte black
• Antique gilt

It also works beautifully alongside antique marble sculpture, architectural drawings and classical interiors.

 Condition

Very good vintage condition consistent with its age.

This original 1968 exhibition poster retains its authentic character and displays:

• Original handling creases
• Light surface marks
• Minor edge wear
• Small edge tears
• Gentle age toning around portions of the margins
• Minor storage wear and undulation to the paper

These are expected characteristics of an original exhibition poster and form part of its authenticity rather than detracting from it.

Details

Exhibition: Rome à Paris

Museum: Petit Palais

Location: Paris, France

Date: 1968

Printer: Les Presses Artistiques, Paris

Printed in: France

Type: Original French exhibition poster

Dimensions

Height: 69 cm

Width: 49 cm

Unframed.

Shipping

Your poster will be carefully wrapped in acid-free tissue, rolled into a heavy-duty mailing tube and shipped fully protected.

A Piece of French Cultural History

Sourced in France, this poster is part of our curated collection of original museum exhibition posters. Unlike modern reproductions, each piece was printed to promote a specific exhibition and bears the natural character acquired over decades of careful preservation. We intentionally retain these signs of age, allowing every poster to tell its own story while bringing an authentic piece of French cultural history into the home.