{"product_id":"lorient-travel-poster-foire-exposition-de-basse-bretagne-by-a-hamet-1938","title":"Lorient Travel Poster: Foire Exposition de Basse Bretagne by A. Hamet, 1938","description":"\u003cp\u003eFoire exposition de Basse Bretagne, Lorient, 24 septembre au 3 octobre 1938 by A. Hamet captures the buoyant spirit of pre-war Brittany in a classic Art Deco idiom. Commissioned to promote the 1938 regional fair in Lorient—a bustling Atlantic port on the south coast of Brittany—the poster celebrates the area’s maritime lifeblood alongside agriculture and trade. With its streamlined ship cutting across stylized sea and sky, it distills the optimism of a region that proudly looked to the ocean for prosperity and identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for a high-quality fine art print of the original poster, produced on your choice of acid-free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas. The Unique Maps Co. offers a range of sizes to suit your space, along with optional framing and matting to arrive ready to hang. Personalization is available—add a dedication, a date, or even the location name—to create a one-of-a-kind piece that honors your connection to Lorient and Brittany’s coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the artist: Although specific biographical details for A. Hamet are scarce, he can be placed among the French affichistes active in the 1930s whose work helped define the look of modern commercial art. Working in the visual language of Art Deco—bold geometry, purposeful silhouettes, and a confident use of color—Hamet’s posters prioritized clarity, momentum, and legibility, making them both effective advertisements and enduring works of design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy this subject matters: Lorient’s maritime identity is central to Brittany’s history. As a major naval and fishing port, the city served as a gateway between France and the wider Atlantic world. The 1938 “Foire exposition de Basse Bretagne” ran from 24 September to 3 October, drawing visitors to celebrate regional innovation and industry. Produced on the eve of World War II, this poster preserves a poignant moment of civic pride and cultural showcase—ephemera that has become increasingly collectible for its historical resonance and graphic power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesign and color: A dominant, red-hulled ship surges forward, its angular prow and clean contours framed by black outlines that emphasize speed and structure. Soft greens and whites in the background suggest waves and sky, creating a crisp contrast that lifts the vessel from the page. The typography is integrated with the imagery—clear, evenly weighted, and positioned to balance the diagonals of the ship—demonstrating the Art Deco interplay of form and function. The palette of red, green, and white lends warmth and freshness, making this piece a striking anchor for coastal, modern, or mid-century-inspired interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a fine art print, this poster makes a thoughtful gift for anyone with ties to Brittany—travelers who’ve wandered Lorient’s quays, sailors and maritime enthusiasts, or Francophiles who love vintage design. It’s a standout choice for Christmas, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, a housewarming, or to commemorate a recent trip to the Breton coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're not sure what size to order, or you're looking for a custom order of some kind \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003e a different size, a different colour, a special frame \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003e then please \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact me\u003c\/a\u003e. I usually respond within a few minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can see an example of my fine art personalisation service in the fifth image. Zoom in and take a look. My personalised artwork is always very well received. Take a look at \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/map-personalisation\"\u003emore examples of personalisation\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also choose to \u003cem\u003eage\u003c\/em\u003e your art print to make it look older. This is popular amongst my customers who want their artwork to look like an older, antique print. You can see an example of ageing in the sixth product image, or go ahead and check out \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/sepia-aged-maps\"\u003elots of examples of other aged artwork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe model in the listing images is holding the 18x24in (45x60cm) version of this art print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI can print and frame this beautiful piece of art at sizes up to 3 metres (10ft). If you are looking for a size or framing option that isn't available online, please \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eget in touch\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis artwork is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. My \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/map-finishes-framed-canvas\"\u003estandard frames\u003c\/a\u003e come in six colours (black, dark brown, dark grey, antique gold, oak and white), and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/custom-framing\"\u003ecustom framing\u003c\/a\u003e is available for an additional charge. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex\/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Unique Maps Co.","offers":[{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":57489492771200,"sku":"UM00237020A","price":367.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":57489492803968,"sku":"UM00237021A","price":941.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":57489492836736,"sku":"UM00237022A","price":1035.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Art print","offer_id":57489492869504,"sku":"UM00237023A","price":367.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":57489492902272,"sku":"UM00237024A","price":941.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed 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