L’Oiseau Bleu. 1929.

ARTIST: A. M. CASSANDRE (Adolphe Mouron, 1901-1968) SIZE: 24 1/4 x 39 1/2 in./61.6 x 100.5 cm PRINTER: Imp. L. Danel, Lille DESCRIPTION: The Blue Bird was one of the most famous Trans-European Express trains of its time. Released in 1929, this deluxe passenger locomotive traveled between Paris and Antwerp, stopping in Brussels along the way. As can be gleaned from this poster, speed was of the utmost importance—a burst of steam evidences the train's roaring departure from the station. (Art Deco; Artist: Cassandre; Travel; Railway)