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France / Greece: Vintage Orient Express poster featuring the Acropolis in Athens, Joseph de la Neziere, 1926
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France / Greece: Vintage Orient Express poster featuring the Acropolis in Athens, Joseph de la Neziere, 1926
The Orient Express was the name of a long-distance passenger train service created in 1883 by Compagnie Internationale des Wagons-Lits (CIWL).
The route and rolling stock of the Orient Express changed many times. Several routes in the past concurrently used the Orient Express name, or slight variants thereof. Although the original Orient Express was simply a normal international railway service, the name has become synonymous with intrigue and luxury travel. The two city names most prominently associated with the Orient Express are Paris and Constantinople (Istanbul), the original endpoints of the timetabled service.
The Orient Express was a showcase of luxury and comfort at a time when travelling was still rough and dangerous. CIWL soon developed a dense network of luxury trains all over Europe, whose names are still remembered today and associated with the art of luxury travel (such as the Blue Train, the Golden Arrow, North Express and many more). CIWL became the first and most important modern multinational dedicated to transport, travel agency, and hospitality with activities spreading from Europe to Asia and Africa
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This vintage Orient Express poster captures the essence of luxury travel in the early 20th century. Created by Joseph de la Neziere in 1926, it showcases the iconic Acropolis in Athens, Greece. The Orient Express was a renowned long-distance passenger train service established by Compagnie Internationale des Wagons-Lits (CIWL) in 1883. The poster reminds us of the ever-changing routes and rolling stock of the Orient Express throughout its history. While various routes shared similar names, Paris and Constantinople (now Istanbul) were most famously associated with this legendary train service. During a time when traveling was often rough and dangerous, the Orient Express stood as a symbol of opulence and comfort. CIWL expanded its network to include numerous luxury trains across Europe, each carrying its own prestigious name such as the Blue Train or Golden Arrow. CIWL became an influential multinational company dedicated to transportation, travel agency services, and hospitality. Its activities extended from Europe to Asia and Africa, leaving an indelible mark on the art of luxury travel. This print from Pictures From History offers a glimpse into a bygone era where elegance met adventure aboard one of history's most famous trains - The Orient Express.
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