A delightful and effervescent Belle Époque advertising poster for Vichy-Cusset Source Andréau, one of the many famed mineral waters of 19th-century France. Illustrated by the celebrated caricaturist Albert Guillaume, this original lithograph bursts with charm, fashion, and theatrical flair.
The central composition is a towering bottle of Vichy-Cusset mineral water, flanked by a flirtatious turn-of-the-century couple—the lady in a feathered hat and elegant dress, and the gentleman tipping his boater hat with cane in hand. Guillaume's characteristic wit and elegance make the composition feel almost like a stage set—playful, urbane, and refreshingly Parisian.
Promoting the natural medicinal benefits of the Source Andréau, the text touts its endorsement by the Académie de Médecine de Paris, and its wide availability "en vente partout" (for sale everywhere
Gastronomy - Advertising - Art Nouveau
Gold medal at the Tunis and Paris exhibition 1893 - Auvergne - Rhône Alpes
Printed by Camis in Paris
Good condition, creases
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