January 29, 2024
Latécoère: Voyages with the Pioneers of Aviation
In the pantheon of aviation, the name Pierre-Georges Latécoère stands as a sentinel of the skies, an undeniable pioneer whose boldness charted new paths.
His founding of the Société des lignes Latécoère was more than a venture—it was the stitching together of the globe's disparate corners, creating the very routes that would become the lifelines of international air travel.
His founding of the Société des lignes Latécoère was more than a venture—it was the stitching together of the globe's disparate corners, creating the very routes that would become the lifelines of international air travel.
Portrait of Pierre-Georges Latécoère
His visionary approach brought together not just lands but cultures, mapping routes across the sky that transformed the vast Atlantic from a daunting barrier into a bridge of boundless opportunity.
Latécoère's legacy, carried forth by the Aéropostale and the majestic forms of his seaplanes cutting through clouds, stands as a testament to his courage, innovative spirit, and steadfast dedication to advancing the frontiers of aviation.
Latécoère's legacy, carried forth by the Aéropostale and the majestic forms of his seaplanes cutting through clouds, stands as a testament to his courage, innovative spirit, and steadfast dedication to advancing the frontiers of aviation.
With a deep-seated admiration for this visionary, Atelier WOCS, in proud collaboration with the Latécoère Foundation, is honored to present the latest masterpieces in the "Édénité" series — a trio of artistic endeavors that pay a fitting tribute to the indomitable spirit of aviation's early harbingers.
Latécoère 300, Dunes
Latécoère 300, Dunes
Mixed Medias, Etorie on Paper
Limited Edition of 30 pieces
Mixed Medias, Etorie on Paper
Limited Edition of 30 pieces
As the first piece in our triptych, 'Dunes' captures the pioneering spirit of the golden era of aviation, depicting the Latécoère 300 'Croix du Sud' as it glides over a sea of sands.
This limited edition piece is a tribute to the valiant souls who first wove the fabric of our interconnected world through their boundless courage.
With each graceful arc over the dunes, 'Dunes' embodies the very essence of adventure that fueled these early pioneers, capturing the timeless enchantment of their voyages and the boldness that forever transformed the skies.
With each graceful arc over the dunes, 'Dunes' embodies the very essence of adventure that fueled these early pioneers, capturing the timeless enchantment of their voyages and the boldness that forever transformed the skies.
Latécoère 521, Overseas
"Overseas" commemorates the iconic rendezvous between the Latécoère 521 seaplane and the illustrious ocean liner Normandie, showcasing a moment where French innovation and elegance soared and sailed side by side.
This piece, inspired by a historic photograph, captures the synergy of these marvels of engineering as they journeyed together from Paris to New York, a visual homage to their shared legacy of pioneering spirit.
This piece, inspired by a historic photograph, captures the synergy of these marvels of engineering as they journeyed together from Paris to New York, a visual homage to their shared legacy of pioneering spirit.
Latécoère 521, Overseas
Mixed Medias, Etorie on Paper
Limited Edition of 30 pieces
Mixed Medias, Etorie on Paper
Limited Edition of 30 pieces
In this composition, the seaplane's shadow dances with the ocean giant's wake, uniting French elegance and the indomitable spirit of adventure in a poignant ballet across the Atlantic, from New York's skyline to Paris's horizons.
The Normandie in New York at the end of the 30's.
Latécoère 631, Eden
Latécoère 631, Eden
Mixed Medias, Etorie on Paper
Limited Edition of 30 pieces
Mixed Medias, Etorie on Paper
Limited Edition of 30 pieces
The final masterpiece, "Eden," unfolds as the captivating sequel to Atelier WOCS's esteemed "Genève, Quai du Mont Blanc," where the Latécoère 631, a jewel of aeronautic prowess, was seen gracing the night of the city of Geneva.
In this new chapter, the narrative propels the aircraft on a grand voyage towards the lush Antilles, sailing through the star-studded embrace of the Caribbean night over Martinique
In this new chapter, the narrative propels the aircraft on a grand voyage towards the lush Antilles, sailing through the star-studded embrace of the Caribbean night over Martinique
This collection, presented in the Édénité 80 and 130 sizes, pay homage to the art of travel and the custodianship of history, reminiscent of the Belle-Époque's grand aerial advertisements.
They echo the essence of Atelier WOCS—a sanctuary where the legacy of yesteryears' voyages is woven into the tapestry of today's beauty.
They echo the essence of Atelier WOCS—a sanctuary where the legacy of yesteryears' voyages is woven into the tapestry of today's beauty.