A beautifully atmospheric original French exhibition poster for Pierre Fournel’s Les Chemins du Temps (“The Paths of Time”), held at Vendôme – Rive Gauche Gallery, Paris, in 1987.

Rendered in rich earth tones and layered texture, the composition evokes an ancient landscape suspended between archaeology and abstraction. The earthy palette of ochres, siennas and warm browns makes this a particularly versatile piece, sitting within both contemporary and traditional interiors.

This example retains the authentic signs of age that collectors appreciate, including original creasing, edge wear and gentle imperfections acquired over nearly four decades. These have been intentionally left untouched as part of the poster’s history and character.

A sophisticated piece for lovers of French graphic design, post-war exhibition posters and minimalist European interiors.

Details

• Artist: Pierre Fournel
• Title: Les Chemins du Temps (“The Paths of Time”)
• Exhibition: Vendôme – Rive Gauche Gallery
• Location: Paris, France
• Date: 18 September – 10 October 1987
• Printed in France
• Original vintage exhibition poster
• Unframed
• Original age-related wear, folds and edge imperfections retained
• Dimensions: (please insert measurements)

Styling Ideas

Beautiful displayed in a simple oak, walnut or black frame with a generous off-white archival mount. Particularly suited to calm, textural interiors where natural stone, linen, timber and earthy palettes are celebrated.

Translation

Pierre Fournel – Les Chemins du Temps

“The Paths of Time”

18 September – 10 October 1987

Vendôme – Left Bank Gallery

23 Rue Jacob, Paris 75006

The gallery was open daily from 11:30 am–1:00 pm and 2:30 pm–7:30 pm, except Sundays and Mondays.

A thoughtful and understated piece of late twentieth-century French exhibition design, celebrating landscape, memory and the passage of time through Pierre Fournel’s distinctive visual language.