Banque de Syrie - Emprunt Franais 6% (1920) French Mandate Financial Poster - Art Deco & Islamic Revival Design This elegant 1920 financial poster was produced to promote the French Loan (Emprunt Franais) at 6%, issued by the Banque de Syrie shortly after the establishment of the French Mandate in Syria & Lebanon. The poster reflects the intersection of colonial finance & visual diplomacy, using refined aesthetics to inspire confidence among investors. The Banque de Syrie, founded in 1919, served as the central banking & currency-issuing authority for both Syria & Lebanon during the early mandate period. Visually, the poster blends Art Deco structure with Islamic architectural ornament, framing a tranquil coastal townscape that evokes stability, heritage, & continuity. The ornate border incorporates geometric & vegetal motifs inspired by Islamic design traditions, while the French & Arabic text underscores the bank's dual imperial & regional identity. Carefully restored from an original print, this work stands as a striking historical artifact of early 20th-century colonial economics, Levantine history, & cross-cultural graphic design. Details Title: Emprunt Franais 6% - Banque de Syrie Date: 1920 Origin: French Mandate Syria / France Institution: Banque de Syrie Language: French & Arabic Medium: Digitally restored vintage financial poster Style: Art Deco with Islamic Revival motifs Location of Print: 16 Rue Le Peletier, Paris Print Type: Museum-quality art print Note: Frames used in photos displaying the poster are demonstrative & may not reflect the frames available for purchase. Banque De Syrie Poster - 1920S French Mandate Art Deco Print