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| Genre | Advertising Poster |
| Artist | Leonetto Cappiello |
| Subject | Leve Como Uma Penna advertising poster |
| Circa | 1911 |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
Leve Como Uma Penna Vintage Portuguese Poster 20th CenturyLeonetto Cappiello · c. 1911
Archive Print Co. · archival reproduction
| Genre | Advertising Poster |
| Artist | Leonetto Cappiello |
| Subject | Leve Como Uma Penna advertising poster |
| Circa | 1911 |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
We restore and reproduce vintage maps, charts and prints on museum-grade paper.
The Story Behind the Print
This charming Portuguese product poster embodies the playful spirit of mid-20th century European advertising design. "Leve Como Uma Penna" — light as a feather — captures the era's fascination with modern convenience and effortless living. The graphic composition balances whimsical illustration with bold typography, reflecting Portugal's embrace of international modernist trends while maintaining its distinctive aesthetic sensibility.
Created during Portugal's mid-century economic expansion, this vintage advertisement art represents a pivotal moment when European commercial design was revolutionizing how products connected with consumers. The poster's sophisticated use of color and form demonstrates the period's shift toward more dynamic, lifestyle-focused marketing that promised ease and sophistication to an increasingly urban population.
Printed on 325gsm museum-grade archival matte paper using giclée printing with archival inks, ensuring decades of vibrant display without fading.
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 clear acrylic glazing, dry-mounted artwork, a kraft paper dust cover, and hanging wire. Each piece arrives ready to hang. No mat. Satin Black has a 7/8-inch face and adds 1.25 inches to the total width and height. Slimwood Silver and Slimwood Gold have a 1 1/8-inch face and add 1.75 inches to the total width and height.
The selected size refers to the artwork itself. 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.
Customer notes
From our collectors
“I love this map! It came in perfect condition and it is beautiful! We had to get a custom frame which can get pricey, especially for the size we chose 48 × 36 but it looks great and filled our large wall perfectly! Great find!”
“This is truly a high quality, authentic print of Texas, we LOVE it! We went with the big 48 x 36 print and it looks amazing. Justin was great to work with and very quick to answer my questions. Shipping was fast too. All around, we are more than happy with our purchase!”





