Francisco Tamagno Terminus Absinthe Pontarlier French Poster 16x12 c1897 Reprint
Striking reproduction of the celebrated “Terminus Absinthe Bienfaisante” French advertising poster designed by Francisco Tamagno, dating to approximately 1897. Period documentation identifies the design as Tamagno's work, while a contemporary source describes it as a color lithograph from circa 1897.
The composition is quintessential Belle Époque French advertising art, combining theatrical figures, elaborate typography, architectural ornament and a warm mosaic-like background. The advertisement promotes Absinthe Terminus of Pontarlier, historically one of France's great centers of absinthe production.
The lower inscription reads “Capital Deux Millions – Pontarlier,” while the slogan translates approximately as: “I drink to your success, my dear, and to that of Absinthe Terminus, the only beneficial one.”
The two theatrical figures have been identified as celebrated French performers Sarah Bernhardt and Constant Coquelin, adding considerable historical and theatrical interest to the original composition.
The original poster was printed by Affiches Camis, Paris. Period documentation specifically captions the design as a poster drawn by Tamagno and printed by Camis.
Artist/Designer: Francisco Tamagno
Title: Terminus Absinthe Bienfaisante
Original date: Circa 1897
Period: Belle Époque
Style: French advertising art / early Art Nouveau-era poster design
Original medium: Color lithograph
This example: Later color reproduction/print on paper
Subject: Absinthe Terminus advertising
Advertiser: Terminus Absinthe
Location advertised: Pontarlier, France
Figures: Sarah Bernhardt and Constant Coquelin are identified with the composition.
Original printer: Affiches Camis, Paris
Text visible: “TERMINUS / Absinthe bienfaisante / Capital Deux Millions / Pontarlier”
Material: Printed paper
Orientation: Portrait/vertical
Frame: Unframed
Matting: None
New in sleeve. Ships flat
Sheet size: 18" H x 14" W
Image size: 16" H x 12" W
SKU 5553
The composition is quintessential Belle Époque French advertising art, combining theatrical figures, elaborate typography, architectural ornament and a warm mosaic-like background. The advertisement promotes Absinthe Terminus of Pontarlier, historically one of France's great centers of absinthe production.
The lower inscription reads “Capital Deux Millions – Pontarlier,” while the slogan translates approximately as: “I drink to your success, my dear, and to that of Absinthe Terminus, the only beneficial one.”
The two theatrical figures have been identified as celebrated French performers Sarah Bernhardt and Constant Coquelin, adding considerable historical and theatrical interest to the original composition.
The original poster was printed by Affiches Camis, Paris. Period documentation specifically captions the design as a poster drawn by Tamagno and printed by Camis.
Artist/Designer: Francisco Tamagno
Title: Terminus Absinthe Bienfaisante
Original date: Circa 1897
Period: Belle Époque
Style: French advertising art / early Art Nouveau-era poster design
Original medium: Color lithograph
This example: Later color reproduction/print on paper
Subject: Absinthe Terminus advertising
Advertiser: Terminus Absinthe
Location advertised: Pontarlier, France
Figures: Sarah Bernhardt and Constant Coquelin are identified with the composition.
Original printer: Affiches Camis, Paris
Text visible: “TERMINUS / Absinthe bienfaisante / Capital Deux Millions / Pontarlier”
Material: Printed paper
Orientation: Portrait/vertical
Frame: Unframed
Matting: None
New in sleeve. Ships flat
Sheet size: 18" H x 14" W
Image size: 16" H x 12" W
SKU 5553
Description
Striking reproduction of the celebrated “Terminus Absinthe Bienfaisante” French advertising poster designed by Francisco Tamagno, dating to approximately 1897. Period documentation identifies the design as Tamagno's work, while a contemporary source describes it as a color lithograph from circa 1897.
The composition is quintessential Belle Époque French advertising art, combining theatrical figures, elaborate typography, architectural ornament and a warm mosaic-like background. The advertisement promotes Absinthe Terminus of Pontarlier, historically one of France's great centers of absinthe production.
The lower inscription reads “Capital Deux Millions – Pontarlier,” while the slogan translates approximately as: “I drink to your success, my dear, and to that of Absinthe Terminus, the only beneficial one.”
The two theatrical figures have been identified as celebrated French performers Sarah Bernhardt and Constant Coquelin, adding considerable historical and theatrical interest to the original composition.
The original poster was printed by Affiches Camis, Paris. Period documentation specifically captions the design as a poster drawn by Tamagno and printed by Camis.
Artist/Designer: Francisco Tamagno
Title: Terminus Absinthe Bienfaisante
Original date: Circa 1897
Period: Belle Époque
Style: French advertising art / early Art Nouveau-era poster design
Original medium: Color lithograph
This example: Later color reproduction/print on paper
Subject: Absinthe Terminus advertising
Advertiser: Terminus Absinthe
Location advertised: Pontarlier, France
Figures: Sarah Bernhardt and Constant Coquelin are identified with the composition.
Original printer: Affiches Camis, Paris
Text visible: “TERMINUS / Absinthe bienfaisante / Capital Deux Millions / Pontarlier”
Material: Printed paper
Orientation: Portrait/vertical
Frame: Unframed
Matting: None
New in sleeve. Ships flat
Sheet size: 18" H x 14" W
Image size: 16" H x 12" W
SKU 5553
The composition is quintessential Belle Époque French advertising art, combining theatrical figures, elaborate typography, architectural ornament and a warm mosaic-like background. The advertisement promotes Absinthe Terminus of Pontarlier, historically one of France's great centers of absinthe production.
The lower inscription reads “Capital Deux Millions – Pontarlier,” while the slogan translates approximately as: “I drink to your success, my dear, and to that of Absinthe Terminus, the only beneficial one.”
The two theatrical figures have been identified as celebrated French performers Sarah Bernhardt and Constant Coquelin, adding considerable historical and theatrical interest to the original composition.
The original poster was printed by Affiches Camis, Paris. Period documentation specifically captions the design as a poster drawn by Tamagno and printed by Camis.
Artist/Designer: Francisco Tamagno
Title: Terminus Absinthe Bienfaisante
Original date: Circa 1897
Period: Belle Époque
Style: French advertising art / early Art Nouveau-era poster design
Original medium: Color lithograph
This example: Later color reproduction/print on paper
Subject: Absinthe Terminus advertising
Advertiser: Terminus Absinthe
Location advertised: Pontarlier, France
Figures: Sarah Bernhardt and Constant Coquelin are identified with the composition.
Original printer: Affiches Camis, Paris
Text visible: “TERMINUS / Absinthe bienfaisante / Capital Deux Millions / Pontarlier”
Material: Printed paper
Orientation: Portrait/vertical
Frame: Unframed
Matting: None
New in sleeve. Ships flat
Sheet size: 18" H x 14" W
Image size: 16" H x 12" W
SKU 5553
Francisco Tamagno Terminus Absinthe Pontarlier French Poster 16x12 c1897 Reprint
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