Island of Corsica

This striking original vintage travel poster from 1960, titled “Durch Korsika,” was designed by Jean Jacquelin for SNCF to promote travel to the island of Corsica.

The composition is bold and atmospheric, showcasing a dramatic rocky landscape crowned by a sunlit hilltop village. In the foreground, a lone traveler on a donkey crosses a stone bridge, adding a sense of scale and quiet narrative. Framing the scene, large stylized leaves create depth and a slightly exotic, Mediterranean ambiance, while the vivid blue sky and warm tones of the rock face emphasize the island’s natural beauty and light.

The graphic style is characteristic of mid-century French travel posters, combining simplified forms with strong color contrasts and a modernist approach to composition. The typography below—“Durch Korsika mit den Touristen-Omnibussen der Französischen Eisenbahnen”—targets a German-speaking audience, highlighting organized bus tours through the French railway network.

The overall effect is both romantic and inviting, capturing Corsica as a destination of rugged landscapes, history, and timeless charm.

Condition: Tiny tears and minimal creasing and light staining at the edges. Overall, the poster remains in very good condition with strong colors and excellent display presence.

A beautiful and decorative example of mid-century European travel advertising, highly appealing to collectors of French railway posters and Mediterranean destinations.