Vintage Images de France Magazine, December 1943, Wartime French Art & Design Review, Christmas Issue, Luxury Advertising, Rilke, Stained Glass
Vintage Images de France Magazine, December 1943, Wartime French Art & Design Review, Christmas Issue, Luxury Advertising, Rilke, Stained Glass
A beautifully preserved December 1943 issue of Images de France, the celebrated French review of art, craftsmanship and design, published in occupied Paris during the Second World War.
This exceptional Christmas edition captures the elegance of French visual culture despite wartime restrictions. Filled with rich colour lithographic advertising, photography and illustrated features, it offers an extraordinary glimpse into French luxury, interiors, fashion and decorative arts.
Inside are beautifully printed advertisements for Hermès, Lanvin, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Lucien Lelong, Worth, Camus Cognac and numerous Parisian perfume houses, many worthy of framing in their own right.
Features include articles on stained glass (Le Vitrail), winter life in Saint-Véran in the French Alps, Rainer Maria Rilke, theatre, wildlife photography and festive Christmas interiors. The illustrated Noël pages and luxury advertising make this one of the most visually appealing wartime editions.
A wonderful reference for collectors of French design, Art Deco graphics, fashion history, typography, advertising, luxury brands and decorative arts.
Condition Good vintage condition with age-related wear to the covers, light foxing and gentle marks consistent with age. Pages remain clean, bright and tightly bound. Please study the photographs as they form part of the description.
Perfect for collectors, designers, stylists, artists or anyone who appreciates mid-century French publishing.
