Captivating French Vintage Advertising Art

Bring the elegance and playful charm of early 20th-century French advertising into your home with this iconic Cognac Pellisson Père & C. poster. Created by the renowned Italian poster artist Leonetto Cappiello (often dubbed ‘the Father of Modern Advertising’), this piece captures the spirit of early Art Deco and Art Nouveau movements. This stunning design utilizes a deep, dramatic black background to make the vibrant orange barrel and the little yellow-suited figure carrying it pop with dynamic energy.

Leonetto Cappiello’s Masterpiece

Cappiello was celebrated for his ability to distill a brand’s essence into a simple, memorable, and often whimsical image. The small, rosy-cheeked character struggling comically beneath the immense weight of the cognac barrel serves as an unforgettable, humorous mascot for the Pellisson brand. This high-quality print reproduces the rich color saturation and distinct artistic style of the original 1907 lithograph, making it a perfect statement piece for bars, dining rooms, or spaces dedicated to vintage French history and fine spirits culture. It’s not just a poster; it’s a piece of advertising history.