Lake Annecy — vintage travel poster by Hugo d’Alési
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Estimated delivery (calendar days) : Posters 5 · Canvases 8 · Framed canvases 12. Production and transit included. Delivery times are estimates.
Posters, canvases and framing options are available depending on size and destination.
A tracking link is emailed to you as soon as the order ships.
- You have 30 days from receipt to request a return.
- Return shipping costs are paid by the customer.
- Contact us before sending your return.
For a damaged, defective or incorrect item, contact us so we can arrange the appropriate solution.
Your statutory rights remain unaffected.
Have a question about your order? Our team is available Monday to Saturday from 8:30 AM to 7:30 PM. Write to us at Contact form .
Hours are in Paris time.
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A steamboat crosses blue-green water beneath mountains touched with pink light. In Lake Annecy, Frédéric Hugo d’Alési turns an Alpine landscape into an invitation to travel. This vintage poster reproduction brings together railway advertising, expressive colour and the promise of a journey across the lake.
A journey with Paris-Lyon-Méditerranée
The large “Paris-Lyon-Méditerranée” lettering at the top identifies the PLM railway company. Smaller inscriptions below the landscape promote excursions in Savoie and reduced-fare tickets. They belong to the historical advertisement and help explain why this view was designed to attract travellers.
The boat gives the scene a human scale. It suggests a crossing, changing views of the shore and time spent looking at the mountains from the water. Below the image, the lake’s name anchors that invitation to a particular Alpine destination.
Pink peaks and reflections on the water
Pink mountain tones reappear in the reflections, while blues and greens create a cool setting. The white boat stands out against the lake; its dark funnel and wake introduce sharper details. Birds in the foreground draw the eye across the water towards the vessel and the distant slopes.
These successive layers give depth to a vertical composition that also leaves room for bold lettering. Viewed from a distance, the colours establish the mood; closer up, the small advertising details reveal the poster’s original purpose.
Build a collection around Alpine lakes
In a living room, hallway or travel-inspired corner, pale wood, cream walls and touches of blue can echo the landscape. Allow space around the poster so both the scenery and lettering remain easy to read.
Continue the journey with our Évian-les-Bains vintage poster and Thonon-les-Bains vintage poster. Both belong to the same Alps vintage poster collection, making it possible to connect different destinations through a shared Alpine travel theme.
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