Massachusetts - Posters

..du soleil dans un verre...COGNAC MONNET -- Original vintage drink poster advertising Cognac Monnet featuring a stunning design by the renowned poster artist Leonetto Cappiello (1875-1942) depicting a lady in a pink dress with grapes in her flowing hair, kissing a smiling sun in the top of her large glass of cognac with the radiating yellow light around it, set on a black background with the bold text below - . du soleil dans un verre . Cognac Monnet / sun in a glass. Cognac Monnet was founded in 1838 by Jean-Gabriel Monnet. Printed by Devambez, Paris. Les nouvelles affiches Cappiello – Les Ateliers d’art Devambez, 32 Rue Beaujon_Paris Materials and Techniques: Colour lithograph on paper Linen backing: This Poster was for the promotion of Cognac Monnet. Maison Monnet was founded in 1838. In 1897, Jean-Gabriel Monnet chose the emblem of the salamander to decorate his bottles. The salamander is a mythical animal with the power to triumph over flames. Leonetto Cappiello is an Italian painter, illustrator, caricaturist and poster artist, naturalized French in 1930. His poster career began in 1900 and continued until the 1930s. He remained loyal to the Vercasson printing press until the early 1920s , continues with “Les Imprimeries Réunies” and begins, at the same period, to work regularly for the publisher Devambez, with whom he signs, from 1921 to 1936, an exclusive contract. About Leonetto Cappiello, The Father of Modern Advertising Leonetto Cappiello, born on April 9, 1875, in Livorno, Italy, is considered a pioneer in the world of advertising, often referred to often hailed as the "father of modern advertising." His groundbreaking work in poster design revolutionized the industry and cemented his status as a visionary artist. Cappiello was renowned for his innovative and impactful poster designs, characterized by bold colors, simple forms, strong outlines and a strong focus on the product. His work significantly influenced the development of advertising as an art form. Initially drawn to caricature, Cappiello's true genius blossomed when he shifted his focus to poster art. His innovative approach, marked by bold colors, simple colours, simplified forms, strong outlines and a strong emphasis on product identification, set him apart from his contemporaries. Cappiello’s posters were instantly recognizable, capturing the essence of a product or brand in a single, powerful image. His work significantly influenced the development of advertising as an art form. The artist's career flourished in Paris, where he immersed himself in the vibrant artistic scene and his work spanned various industries: Food and Beverage: Campari, Cinzano, Café Martin, Kub, Chocolat Klaus, Oxo, Maurin Quina Other Products: Parapluie Revel...

"Featuring unparalleled color saturation and rich texture, this poster was designed in 1967 by Marc Chagall for the Metropolitan Opera House in New York. This work was created for th...

This is a vintage 1954 exhibition poster. Raoul Dufy was born on June 3, 1877 in Le Havre, France and studied at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts, as well as with Othon Friesz and Lhuillier...

A fine engraving of the ancient City of Bergamo depicting its architecture and historical places of interest. Nicely matted and framed. Search term: art, painting. lithograph.

Aerial bird’s-eye view of Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine.  

In a vintage aluminum frame signed lower right in pencil F.Stella, 1970. 218 of 250. Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the museum. This year 2020 its the 150th anniversary.

Vintage map of Nantucket, by Ruth Haviland Sutton (Nantucket: 1898-1960), published by Miller, 1964, a hand colored lithograph map of Nantucket Islan...

These special reproductions of Jackie Kennedy's trompe l'oeil door panels from her White House dressing room were issued 20 years ago by the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the John F...

The framed poster on paper and under glass was for the exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art titled "Origins of Impressionism, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, September 27, 19...

Original skiing poster from the 1980 Lake Placid Olympics, in excellent color and condition as issued on fibercore, with a series of U.S Postal Stamps commemorating the Lake Placid Olympics, adhered to the poster and canceled on the day of issue. Dramatic and exciting ski poster, and great piece of historic Olympic memorabilia...

Beautifully matted and framed vintage postcards of classic Vermont images. Images include "Welcome to Vermont", Lake Champlain, Camel's Hump (otherwise known as Crouching Lion), covered bridge over Otter Creek, and maple sugar...

Set of 4 villains from the 1940's Dick Tracy comic strip. These framed pictures were part of a promotional set issued by the Boise Cascade Paper Group, cir...