| Genre | Advertising Poster |
| Artist | Unknown Artist |
| Subject | Cigarettes Matossian French Advertisement |
| Circa | Early 20th Century |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
Cigarettes Matossian Vintage French Poster 20th CenturyUnknown Artist · c. Early 20th Century
Archive Print Co. · archival reproduction
We restore and reproduce forgotten masterworks of graphic design on museum-grade paper — so they can live on your walls instead of in an archive.
The Story Behind the Print
This elegant Cigarettes Matossian poster captures the sophisticated world of early 20th century French tobacco advertising, when cigarette brands competed through artistic excellence rather than health claims. The design showcases the refined aesthetic of Belle Époque commercial art, with its striking typography and luxurious visual appeal that promised consumers entry into a world of Parisian elegance.
Created during France's golden age of poster art, this advertisement reflects an era when smoking was considered fashionable and refined. The Matossian brand, like many tobacco companies of the time, commissioned talented commercial artists to create these miniature masterpieces that would catch the eye of passersby on Parisian boulevards. The poster's sophisticated design language speaks to the artistic standards that made French advertising art internationally celebrated.
Printed on 325gsm museum-grade archival matte paper using premium giclée printing with archival inks, ensuring this vintage poster art will maintain its rich colors and fine details for generations.
Colors may vary slightly between screens and the finished piece — the print will always be richer.
From a Collector
“Third order from Archive Print Co. The paper weight, the linework — it’s the real thing. Framed it in dark walnut. Looks like it’s been hanging in a gallery for decades.”
James K. — Verified Collector
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