Vintage Cognac Pellisson Père & C. Poster – Leonetto Cappiello French Advertising Art
Iconic 1900s French advertising poster for Cognac Pellisson by master artist Leonetto Cappiello. Features the charming, struggling figure carrying a giant barrel.
The Artwork
About This Print
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.
What You're Getting
Premium Quality, Every Print
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Paper Quality
200 GSM Matte Stock
Genuine heavyweight fine art matte paper — noticeably thicker than standard poster stock. Resists curling and feels substantial on the wall.
Ink & Longevity
75-Year Archival Inks
Fade-resistant pigment inks rated for 75+ years of indoor display — the same technology used in professional photography studios and fine art galleries.
Packaging
Rigid Tube Shipping
Every order hand-rolled in tissue paper inside a reinforced protective tube with end-cap cushioning — arrives perfectly flat, crease-free, mint condition, guaranteed.
Before You Order
Find Your Perfect Print Size
All sizes match standard off-the-shelf frames — IKEA, Target, and Amazon frames fit straight away.
All sizes shown to scale — portrait & landscape orientations
After It Arrives
How to Frame & Display Your Print
Four simple steps, tube to wall — no tools, no specialist knowledge.
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Unroll & Let It Relax
Remove from the tube and lay face-down on a clean flat surface for 20–30 minutes. The 200 GSM matte stock self-relaxes — any shipping curl releases without heat or moisture.
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Pick a Standard Frame
Every size matches a standard off-the-shelf frame — IKEA HOVSTA, Target Threshold, Amazon Basics. An 18×24" drops in directly. No trimming, no custom framing.
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Glass Is Optional
Our matte finish eliminates glare, so hanging without glass often shows more detail — particularly deep blacks and shadow gradients. If you prefer glass, use UV-protective acrylic.
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Avoid Direct UV Sunlight
Archival pigment inks are rated for 75+ years indoors. Choose a wall with indirect or diffused natural light for the longest possible display life.
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