{"product_id":"istanbul-travel-poster-londres-paris-constantinople-orient-express-1888","title":"Orient Express Travel Poster: Londres-Paris-Constantinople, 1888","description":"\u003cp\u003eLondres-Paris-Constantinople… Orient-Express (1888) is an exuberant Belle Époque travel poster by an unknown artist, celebrating the golden age of European rail. Designed to entice would‑be adventurers from London and Paris all the way to Constantinople (now Istanbul), it captures the romance of fast, civilized passage between West and East at a moment when railways, ferries, and grand hotels stitched the continent together. Decorative borders, flowing cartographic lines, and emblematic flags announce both itinerary and atmosphere, turning practical information into a promise of glamour and discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine art reproduction is offered exclusively by The Unique Maps Co. as a museum-quality giclée print on acid-free archival paper or on artist’s cotton canvas. We precisely color-balance the original lithographic palette to preserve its rich greens, deep blues, and flashes of red and gold. Choose from a wide range of sizes, with optional custom framing in gallery black, white, or walnut. Personalization is available—add a commemorative date, traveler’s name, or a discreet caption; we can also tailor dimensions to fit your space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the individual artist remains uncredited, posters of this kind were typically commissioned for, or in partnership with, the Compagnie Internationale des Wagons-Lits—the pioneering company behind the Orient Express—and produced by leading Parisian lithographic ateliers. Their craftsmen mastered vivid, large-scale color lithography and elegant typography to transform rail timetables into objects of desire. This tradition of refined rail advertising helped define Belle Époque visual culture and set a benchmark for modern travel graphics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject itself is irresistible: a grand itinerary linking London and Paris to the fabled gateway of Constantinople. By 1888, the Orient Express had already become shorthand for effortless, cosmopolitan travel—sleeping cars, fine dining, and a seamless progression of borders and languages. This poster communicates that allure through an integrated map-and-image design, inviting viewers to trace the route across Europe and to imagine stepping aboard with a single, luxurious ticket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStylistically, it is a masterclass in persuasive design. The composition frames the journey with ornamental banners and circular medallions that spotlight key points along the route, while sinuous lines suggest the sweep of the railway across rivers and frontiers. The dominant green and blue fields provide a sophisticated backdrop for accents of vibrant red—most strikingly in the Turkish flag—plus touches of gold that convey prestige. The interplay of crisp lettering and lithographic shading gives the print both clarity and motion, making it a standout focal point in living rooms, studies, home libraries, and travel-themed interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThoughtful and nostalgic, this print makes a memorable gift for travelers, train enthusiasts, and lovers of European history—perfect for Christmas, Father’s or Mother’s Day, birthdays, housewarmings, or for anyone returning from London, Paris, or Istanbul with stories to tell.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're not sure what size to order, or you're looking for a custom order of some kind \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003e a different size, a different colour, a special frame \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003e then please \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact me\u003c\/a\u003e. I usually respond within a few minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can see an example of my fine art personalisation service in the fifth image. Zoom in and take a look. My personalised artwork is always very well received. Take a look at \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/map-personalisation\"\u003emore examples of personalisation\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also choose to \u003cem\u003eage\u003c\/em\u003e your art print to make it look older. This is popular amongst my customers who want their artwork to look like an older, antique print. You can see an example of ageing in the sixth product image, or go ahead and check out \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/sepia-aged-maps\"\u003elots of examples of other aged artwork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe model in the listing images is holding the 24x36in (60x90cm) version of this art print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI can print and frame this beautiful piece of art at sizes up to 3 metres (10ft). If you are looking for a size or framing option that isn't available online, please \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eget in touch\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis artwork is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. My \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/map-finishes-framed-canvas\"\u003estandard frames\u003c\/a\u003e come in six colours (black, dark brown, dark grey, antique gold, oak and white), and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/custom-framing\"\u003ecustom framing\u003c\/a\u003e is available for an additional charge. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex\/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Unique Maps Co.","offers":[{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":57605399478656,"sku":"UM00265319A","price":75.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":57605399511424,"sku":"UM00265320A","price":191.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":57605399544192,"sku":"UM00265321A","price":210.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Art print","offer_id":57605399576960,"sku":"UM00265322A","price":75.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":57605399609728,"sku":"UM00265323A","price":191.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed 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