Alcyon Sillone Le Monde

This magnificent original vintage poster was created to promote the French bicycle brand Alcyon, celebrated in the early 20th century for its lightweight, high-performance racing cycles. A dynamic allegorical figure, draped in a flowing gown that blends into the colors of the French flag, rides effortlessly above the earth as a giant gull carries the bicycle forward. The bold palette, dramatic motion, and poetic symbolism reinforce the advertising message printed below: “Légère – Rapide – Alcyon – sillonne le monde” (“Light – Fast – Alcyon – travels the world”). Exemplifying the romantic imagination and artistic flair of the Belle Époque era, this poster elevates the bicycle from a mode of transport to an emblem of freedom, progress, and national pride.Printed by Affiches Gaillard (Paris & Nancy), this design reflects the period when French cycling dominated European racing, and Alcyon bicycles were ridden by Tour de France champions. Posters such as this were displayed in bicycle