Description
This vibrant travel poster invites viewers to visit French West Africa (Afrique Occidentale Française). The artwork, created by René Ravo, features a dynamic depiction of an African drummer in the foreground, passionately playing a drum, symbolizing the rich cultural heritage and music of the region. The background is a stylized map highlighting major cities and attractions within French West Africa, including Dakar, Bamako, Tombouctou, and Abidjan, among others. Each location is illustrated with distinctive landmarks or local fauna, like an elephant and a lion. The poster is framed by colorful routes connecting these locations, emphasizing travel and exploration.
Condition Description
Offset poster. Strip of staining along the bottom, as illustrated. Not backed on poster linen.