Description
Vintage French Advertising Poster
This reproduction is an advertising poster for Otard Dupuy & Cie Cognac, created by the artist Georges Meunier around 1896. It is a famous example of Belle Époque advertising lithography.
Poster Details
Artist: Georges Meunier
Circa: 1896
Medium: Color lithograph
Subject: The poster depicts a stylish woman in a yellow dress and a man in a tuxedo at a café table, with the woman enjoying the cognac, highlighting the product as a refined and luxurious choice. It is possible that they are Pierrot and Columbine, enjoying the spirit, and suggesting the cognac helps capture love and attention.
The Brand
History: The Otard Dupuy & Co. cognac house was founded in 1795 by Jean-Baptiste Antoine Otard and Jean Dupuy.
Location: The company is based at the historic Château de Cognac, the birthplace of King Francis I of France, where the cellars are still used for aging cognac today.
Current Status: After several ownership changes, the brand is now known as Baron Otard and is a subsidiary of the Bacardi group. The acronym "ODC" (Otard Dupuy & Co.) was often used on older bottles.
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This reproduction is an advertising poster for Otard Dupuy & Cie Cognac, created by the artist Georges Meunier around 1896. It is a famous example of Belle Époque advertising lithography.
Poster Details
Artist: Georges Meunier
Circa: 1896
Medium: Color lithograph
Subject: The poster depicts a stylish woman in a yellow dress and a man in a tuxedo at a café table, with the woman enjoying the cognac, highlighting the product as a refined and luxurious choice. It is possible that they are Pierrot and Columbine, enjoying the spirit, and suggesting the cognac helps capture love and attention.
The Brand
History: The Otard Dupuy & Co. cognac house was founded in 1795 by Jean-Baptiste Antoine Otard and Jean Dupuy.
Location: The company is based at the historic Château de Cognac, the birthplace of King Francis I of France, where the cellars are still used for aging cognac today.
Current Status: After several ownership changes, the brand is now known as Baron Otard and is a subsidiary of the Bacardi group. The acronym "ODC" (Otard Dupuy & Co.) was often used on older bottles.
