Albert Brenet Art
French, 1903-2005
Albert Brenet, who recently celebrated his hundredth birthday, is surely the last of the true adventurers, having spent his life sailing the oceans of the world as the French Navy's official artist.
He was born in Harfleur, near Le Havre, in 1903, and 'at home, the talk was always about the wind, the sea, and the ships'. Then there were the three-masters with their exotically perfumed cargoes of spices and coffee.
The turning point in his life came when he first caught sight of the Bonchamp, one of the last three-masters to ply the seas, built at the turn of the century. As the crew was two men short, Albert gained a place on board and spent the next seven months sailing 'as they did in Colbert's day' - no electricity and just two buckets of freshwater per man per week. In between manning the rigging, he captured every instant of life on board, even in the roughest of seas.
From that moment on, Albert painted and drew everything that moved, from the firemen of Los Angeles to the feria in Seville, and, of course, a whole armada of ships. He became one of the Navy's official painters in 1936.
Albert thrilled to the sights of the Orient - the mosques of Iran, the souks of Tunisia - and was endlessly fascinated by the quality and continuity of Japanese civilization. Now enjoying a peaceful and well-deserved retirement south of Paris, Albert is the only artist ever to have been granted specialties in all three services - Army, Navy, and Air Force.
Three exhibitions are being staged to mark Albert Brenet's hundredth birthday - in Perros-Guirec (Côtes-d'Armor), Le Havre, and Paris, at the Musée de la Marine.
Taken from Normandie Magazine Summer 2003)(Biography provided by The Vintage Poster)
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Original Vintage Travel Poster Aeromaritime West Coast Africa Albert Brenet
By Albert Brenet
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel poster for Aeromaritime - to the West coast of Africa, from Dakar in Senegal to Pointe Noire - Design by Albert Brenet (1903-2005) features an African Tribesm...
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Original Vintage Travel Poster Aeromaritime West Coast Africa Albert Brenet
By Albert Brenet
Located in London, GB
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Original Paquebot Poster, Paquet Cruise Line, Senegal Morocco Dakar Canary, 1955
By Albert Brenet
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Poster of the Compagnie de Navigation Paquet created around 1955 to promote maritime tourism to Senegal.
Artist: Anonymous
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Brenet, Original Travel Poster, Wagons lits, Cars, Train, Railways, Auto, 1963
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Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This poster from the Societe Nationale des Chemins de Fer Français (SNCF) was produced in 1963 by Albert Brenet to promote travel in sleeping wagons in France.
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Brenet, Original Travel Poster, Transatlantique, Boats Ships, Navigation, 1950
By Albert Brenet
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This poster by Brenet created circa 1950 was produced to promote tourism by boat via the Compagnie Générale Transatlantique.
Artist : Albert Brenet (1903 - 2005)
Title : Compagnie ...
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Brenet, Original Travel Poster, French Railway, Train Travel Transportation 1958
By Albert Brenet
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This poster from the French Railways was produced in 1958 by Albert Brenet to promote rail tourism in France.
Artist : Albert Brenet (1903 - 2005)
Title : Societe Nationale des Chem...
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Brenet, Original Boat Poster, Paris Cafe Opera, Cruise Line, Chargeur Reuni 1950
By Albert Brenet
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This poster of the Compagnie maritime des Chargeurs reunions was produced around 1950 by Albert Brenet to promote tourism in France.
Artist : Albert Brenet (1903 - 2005)
Title : Ver...
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Circa 1950 original travel poster by Albert Brenet for Messageries Maritimes
By Albert Brenet
Located in PARIS, FR
The circa 1950 original travel poster by Albert Brenet for Messageries Maritimes evokes the spirit of adventure and exploration, inviting travelers on a journey across the seas to ex...
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Brenet, Original Travel Poster, France Paris Eiffel Tower Navigation, Boat, 1950
By Albert Brenet
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This poster of the Compagnie maritime des Chargeurs reunions was produced around 1950 by Albert Brenet to promote tourism in France.
Artist : Albert Brenet (1903 - 2005)
Title : La ...
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Set of Two Mid-Century French Framed Color Prints by Albert Brenet (1903-2005)
By Albert Brenet
Located in COLMAR, FR
Two authentic, framed, 1950s full-colored prints after originals by French artist Albert Brenet (1903-2005). One depicting a colorful scene from Thailand and the other from Bolivia.
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Brenet, Original Vintage Poster, CGT, Antilles, Jamaica Venezuela Colombia 1955
By Albert Brenet
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This poster was produced to promote tourism in Central America, particularly in Colombia, Venezuela, Jamaica and Antilles, via cruises by the Compagnie Générale Transatlantique.
Ar...
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Brenet, Original Vintage Poster, CGT, Ocean Tunis Liner, Henna, Spindle, 1955
By Albert Brenet
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
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Artist : Albert Brenet (1903 - 2005)
Titl...
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1971 original poster by Albert Brenet - Marine Nationale Française - Guepratte
By Albert Brenet
Located in PARIS, FR
Albert Brenet (1903-2005) stands as a distinguished figure known for his mastery of capturing the grandeur and strength of the sea. His 1971 original poster for the "Marine Nationale Française - Guepratte et Porte-Avion" is a splendid creation, showcasing his deep appreciation for France's naval prowess and the powerful synergy between art and the sea.
Albert Brenet's illustrious career was marked by his extraordinary ability to bring the maritime world to life on canvas and in posters. As a naval painter, he was celebrated for his meticulous attention to detail and his reverence for the maritime experience. Brenet's art was not merely a portrayal; it was a vivid immersion into the world of the sea.
The 1971 poster...
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1970s Albert Brenet Art
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Albert Brenet's original poster for the Compagnie Générale Transatlantique
By Albert Brenet
Located in PARIS, FR
Albert Brenet's original poster for the Compagnie Générale Transatlantique, titled "Détente, Repos et Confort" (Relaxation, Rest, and Comfort), stands as a timeless testament to the ...
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1950s Albert Brenet Art
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Original "Locomotive a Vapeur, Typoe 141 P" vintage railroad poster
By Albert Brenet
Located in Spokane, WA
Original poster: LOCOMOTIVE A VAPEUR. Type 141 P.
Artist: A. Bouvry and Albert Brenert Horizontal railway poster that has been archival linen backed, ready to frame. Very go...
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1940s Academic Albert Brenet Art
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Original Vintage Travel Poster Transatlantique French Line Le Havre Southampton
By Albert Brenet
Located in London, GB
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By Albert Brenet
Located in London, GB
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Original poster made around 1950s by Albert Brenet Compagnie Maritime
By Albert Brenet
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful poster made around 1950s by Albert Brenet 🇫🇷 (1903-2005), a famous French painter, poster artist, sculptor and illustrator : Vers la France compagnie maritime des chargeurs réunis...
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Mid-20th Century Albert Brenet Art
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Circa 1950 Original poster for New York City Compagnie Générale Transatlantique
By Albert Brenet
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare poster for New York City with the boat trip on the Compagnie Générale de France. Views of the old Empire State Building and the tower and Chrysler Building.
This poster is made around 1950s by Albert Brenet 🇫🇷 (1903-2005), a famous French painter, poster artist, sculptor and illustrator.
He was notably appointed official painter of the French Navy in 1936.
Maritime Company - United States - Transport
Compagnie Générale Transatlantique...
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1950s Albert Brenet Art
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50s Original poster by Albert Brenet Compagnie Générale Transatlantique
By Albert Brenet
Located in PARIS, FR
Nice poster made around 1950 by Albert Brenet 🇫🇷 (1903-2005), a famous French painter, poster artist, sculptor and illustrator : Compagnie Générale Transatlantique...
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Circa 1950 Original poster by Albert Brenet for the Messageries Maritimes
By Albert Brenet
Located in PARIS, FR
A majestic poster made around the 1950s by Albert Brenet 🇫🇷 (1903-2005), a famous French painter, poster artist, sculptor and illustrator.
He was notably appointed official painte...
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1950s Albert Brenet Art
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Original poster made around 1950s by Albert Brenet Cie Gle Transatlantique
By Albert Brenet
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful poster made around 1950s by Albert Brenet 🇫🇷 (1903-2005), a famous French painter, poster artist, sculptor and illustrator.
He was notably appointed official painter of ...
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Mid-20th Century Albert Brenet Art
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Original Vintage Travel Poster, La Marseillaise Saigon, Albert Brenet, cca 1950
By Albert Brenet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Albert Brenet
Titre : La Marseillaise in the SAIGON river - Indochina and Far East by the Messageries Maritimes
affiche ancienne originale de voyage
A...
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Original poster Circa 1950 A. Brenet - Cie Gle Transatlantique
By Albert Brenet
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful poster created around 1950s by Albert Brenet 🇫🇷 (1903-2005), a famous French painter, poster artist, sculptor and illustrator.
He was notably appointed official painter...
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1950s Albert Brenet Art
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Puissance Economie SNCF French Railroad. original vintage poster
By Albert Brenet
Located in Spokane, WA
Societe National des Chemins de fer Francais. Puissance Economie. (powerful and economical) Original vintage railroad SNCF poster. Linen backed. Movin...
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1950s American Realist Albert Brenet Art
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Original Vintage Poster Lambretta Scooter Factory Workshop Advertising Art
By Albert Brenet
Located in London, GB
Original vintage advertising poster for Lambretta featuring great artwork by the French artist Albert Brenet (1903-2005) showing production workers in a factory with a row of the ico...
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1950s French Vintage Albert Brenet Art
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Original Vintage Poster Ceremonial In Britain Royal Coldstream Guards Travel Art
By Albert Brenet
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel poster promoting Britain as a tourist destination - Ceremonial in Britain - published by the British Travel And Holidays Association featuring a colourful illustration of Royal Coldstream Guards...
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1950s British Vintage Albert Brenet Art
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Original Vintage Poster Ceremonial In Britain Royal Coldstream Guards Travel Art
By Albert Brenet
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel poster promoting Britain as a tourist destination - Ceremonial in Britain - published by the British Travel And Holidays Association featuring a colourful illustration of Royal Coldstream Guards...
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1950s Albert Brenet Art
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Original Vintage Poster Lambretta Scooter Factory Workshop Advertising Art
By Albert Brenet
Located in London, GB
Original vintage advertising poster for Lambretta featuring great artwork by the French artist Albert Brenet (1903-2005) showing production workers in a factory with a row of the ico...
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