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Le Cacao Poulain Vintage French Food Poster 20th Century -- Print Only, 8" x 12" unframed paper presentation
Print only · ships rolled in a protective tube, ready to frame
Archive Notes
GenreAdvertising Poster
ArtistLeonetto Cappiello
SubjectLe Cacao Poulain food poster
Circa1911
MediumGiclée on 325gsm archival matte
Size Comparison
5'8"12"8"

Le Cacao Poulain Vintage French Food Poster 20th CenturyLeonetto Cappiello · c. 1911

Archive Print Co. · archival reproduction

$40.00
Print Only · Ships Unframed
Presentation

Giclée on 325gsm archival matte. Ships rolled in a protective tube in a standard frame-ready size. Frame not included.

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Museum-grade archival paper
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Archive Notes
GenreAdvertising Poster
ArtistLeonetto Cappiello
SubjectLe Cacao Poulain food poster
Circa1911
MediumGiclée on 325gsm archival matte
Size Comparison
5'8"12"8"

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 charming Le Cacao Poulain poster captures the golden age of French chocolate advertising, when cocoa was marketed as both nourishment and comfort for the whole family. Poulain, founded in 1848 in Blois, became one of France's most beloved chocolate brands, known for warmth and quality that transcended generations.

The poster's tender domestic scene reflects early 20th-century French advertising artistry, where intimate family moments sold everything from soap to spirits. During this era, cocoa was promoted not just as a treat but as an essential household staple — wholesome, energizing, and thoroughly French. The soft color palette and gentle composition epitomize the period's approach to vintage advertisement art, balancing commercial appeal with genuine emotional resonance.

Printed on 325gsm museum-grade archival matte paper using premium giclée techniques and archival inks, this museum-quality reproduction honors the original's delicate tones and period charm.

Colors may vary slightly between screens and the finished piece — the print will always be richer.

About the Frame

Framed pieces are built to order in solid wood with a 1.125 inch face, glazed in crystal-clear acrylic, and finished with a kraft paper dust cover and hanging wire. Your print is dry mounted so it stays perfectly flat for decades. Each framed piece arrives ready to hang.

The frame adds roughly 1.75 inches to each side of the print size you select. Framed orders are custom made and ship within 7 to 10 business days, free in the U.S. See our shipping and return policies for framed piece details.

From a Collector

I am so pleased with this print. The reproduction is true in colour, just as described. Couldn't be happier with the entire process.

Jo, Los Angeles, CA Verified Purchase

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