Vintage George Groslier "Les Ruines D'Angkor" Framed Print

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Design Plus Gallery presents and Vintage Print "Les Ruines D'Angkor". A print of a vintage French travel poster from 1911 … Read more Design Plus Gallery presents and Vintage Print "Les Ruines D'Angkor". A print of a vintage French travel poster from 1911 promoting the temples of Angkor in Indochina (modern-day Cambodia). Designed by the French archaeologist and painter George Groslier—who was born in Cambodia—the poster vividly stages the monumental stone towers of the 12th‑century Khmer complex. In the foreground, traditionally dressed dancers and worshippers gather at the temple entrance, while elephants move in procession in the background, evoking a sense of timeless ceremony and grandeur. Rich, saturated tones and elegant lettering capture the era’s allure of distant travel, framing Angkor as both archaeological wonder and living cultural center. The poster exemplifies early 20th‑century travel advertising that introduced European audiences to the splendor of Khmer heritage. Groslier himself became a pivotal figure in safeguarding that heritage: he later founded the National Museum of Cambodia and the School of Cambodian Arts, institutions dedicated to preserving and revitalizing Cambodian art and culture. The poster stands at the intersection of scholarship, tourism, and artistic advocacy, embodying a formative moment in the global recognition of Angkor. In good condition, minimal wear from usage. See less