{"product_id":"cognac-monnet-poster-cappiello-1920-vintage-reproduction","title":"Cognac Monnet poster - Leonetto Cappiello: (1920)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eBring a spectacular burst of mid-20th-century European whimsy, fashion, and character into your home with this magnificent 1927 \u003cstrong\u003eCognac Monnet poster\u003c\/strong\u003e by legendary graphic designer Leonetto Cappiello. Widely considered one of Cappiello's most elegant, delicate, and imaginative commercial designs, this vintage ad uses fantasy elements to perfectly summarize the warmth, craftsmanship, and luxury of the Monnet brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThe composition centers around a highly stylized, ethereal wood nymph or bacchante leaping gracefully through the air. Dressed in a flowing, fringed vermilion-red sundress, she balances barefoot while delicately lifting a massive snifter filled with amber-toned brandy. In a stroke of pure advertising genius, a glowing, anthropomorphic sun leans down out of a wild swirl of golden hair to kiss the edge of her glass, visually answering the iconic slogan written across the lower margin: \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"488\"\u003e\"...du soleil dans un verre...\"\u003c\/i\u003e (sunshine in a glass). Set against a pitch-black background, the brilliant yellows, fiery reds, and clean typography anchor a highly dynamic composition that commands any room it inhabits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe History: \"Sunshine in a Glass\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eFounded in 1838, the house of J.G. Monnet \u0026amp; Co. was celebrated for creating incredibly smooth, high-grade cognacs. When they approached Leonetto Cappiello in the late 1927 marketing season, they wanted a graphic identity that moved away from dusty, old-fashioned cellars and emphasized pure enjoyment, warmth, and vitality. Cappiello responded with this solar fantasy theme. By framing the brand's name in bold, blocky gold lettering over a flat black background, he created a design so memorable it remained the defining international visual identity for Cognac Monnet for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStyling Your Space\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eThis glowing, high-contrast piece of French poster art injects an upscale, curated lounge feel into domestic spaces:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Home Bar, Dining Room, or Wine Cellar:\u003c\/b\u003e A fantastic focal point that sets a sophisticated, celebratory mood for gatherings and entertaining spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eModern Minimalist \u0026amp; Urban Lofts:\u003c\/b\u003e The solid black field pops with clean authority when hung against cool white, grey, or industrial concrete walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAn Art Deco Gallery Wall:\u003c\/b\u003e Pairs beautifully with other interwar fashion illustrations, vintage spirits advertisements, or monochrome architectural prints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePremium Craftsmanship \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMuseum-Grade Giclée:\u003c\/b\u003e We use premium archival pigment inks to flawlessly preserve the dense black background, the fiery orange of the dress, and the glowing gradients of the sun illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArchival Fine Art Paper:\u003c\/b\u003e Printed on premium 200gsm heavy-weight, acid-free matte paper, creating a velvet-smooth, glare-free finish that allows the retro graphics to pop without room reflections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHistorical Accuracy:\u003c\/b\u003e Meticulously calibrated to preserve the authentic original layout, including the detailed left margin stamp of the historic printing house, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"161\"\u003eLes Nouvelles Affiches Cappiello - Devambez\u003c\/i\u003e, ensuring collectors receive a true preservation print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Trumpet Shop Vintage Prints","offers":[{"title":"11\" x 14\" print","offer_id":42705440210997,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12\" x 16\" print","offer_id":42705440276533,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18\" x 24\" print","offer_id":42705440342069,"sku":null,"price":41.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2726\/8368\/files\/cognac-monnet-poster-leonetto-cappiello-1927-vintage-french-art-print.jpg?v=1771848821","url":"https:\/\/thetrumpetshopvintageprints.com\/en-us\/products\/cognac-monnet-poster-cappiello-1920-vintage-reproduction","provider":"The Trumpet Shop Vintage Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}