Chocolat “Côte d’Argent”

ID(s):
1929027E0
Subject
The "Côte d'Argent" chocolate is made by the Ackermans chocolate factory in Liège. Ackermans was absorbed by Biscuiteries Paquot d'Ivoz-Ramet in the 1960s. Around 1974, Paquot went bankrupt and was taken over by Général Biscuit. The chocolate business was discontinued.

Description:
An athlete, against a backdrop of the sea, carries three enormous Côte d'Argent chocolate bars on his back. In an initial sketch (Cf. black and white photo), the athlete carries only one chocolate bar.

Source:
1929027E0 : Private collection
1929027B0 : Private collection
Date:
1929
Language: French
Dimensions (cm):
65,4 x 49,9
Signature:
Bottom left
Remark:
On the front flap, study for Radiola.
Materials:
Charcoal, gouache
Support:
Paper pasted on cardboard , passe-partout, rabat.
Reference Devambez: 5755
Content type

Period

Genesis of the poster

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