Source Parot

ID(s):
1906019E0
Subject
In Saint-Romain-Le-Puy, in the plain of the Forez mountains, two natural sparkling mineral water springs emerge. One is called the Parot spring, the other the Fontfort spring. Cappiello made the same poster for both springs.

Description:
A pelican scoffs at the sight of a mouse trying to open a bottle of water.

Source:
Private collection
Date:
1906
(Cf. The article by J. R. d'Houet: "What must be a good poster", published in La Publicité Moderne of December 1906)
Language: French
Dimensions (cm):
77,5 x 57,8
Signature:
Stamp of the Artist's studio at the bottom right
Materials:
Charcoal, pastel, gouache
Support:
Cardboard and mat board
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Genesis of the poster