1914 France Poster Stamp International Exposition of Lyon May 1 – November 1

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1914

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1914 France Poster Stamp International Exposition of Lyon May 1 – November 1

This Poster Stamp Depicts A Classical Allegory: A Crowned Female Figure (Possibly Representing France or the City of Lyon) Offers A Laurel Branch To A Seated Male Figure Holding A Staff. The Central Shield Features The Heraldic Lion Of Lyon, Flanked By Stylized Scrollwork. A Lion’s Head Rests Beneath The Standing Figure’s Gown, Emphasizing Civic Identity. The Background Shows A Stylized Aerial View Of Lyon, With Golden Sun Rays Emanating Behind The Figures. The Colors—Purple, Gold, Red, And Sky Blue—Are Rich And Emblematic Of Prestige And National Grandeur. The Stylized Lettering Is Characteristic Of Early 20th Century European Fair Posters And Decorative Arts. In The Lower Right Corner, The Stamp Is Signed M. Goutierre, Lyon. This Was Likely Maurice Goutierre, A Known Lyon-Based Lithographer Or Designer Active In The Early 1900s. Goutierre Was Associated With Posters, Menus, And Exhibition Ephemera, Especially For Events In The Rhône-Alpes Region. The 1914 Exposition Internationale Was Lyon’s Answer To The Great World’s Fairs Held In Paris, Brussels, And Other Cities. It Showcased Innovations In Industry, Art, Agriculture, And Urban Planning. Despite The Outbreak Of World War I In August, The Exhibition Remained Open Until November. Chat GPT

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