{"product_id":"benedictine-distillery-vintage-drinks-advertising-poster-1891","title":"Bénédictine Distillery Vintage Drinks Advertising Poster, 1891","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlcool de menthe et eau de mélisse préparés par la distillerie de la Bénédictine de l’Abbaye de Fécamp\u003c\/em\u003e, created by Imp. Camis in 1891, turns an advertisement for mint alcohol and lemon-balm water into an assertive field of lettering, ornament and warm colour. Against a background of rich red and deep brown, the product names occupy the centre in emphatic display type, while cream, black and gold-toned details sharpen the hierarchy. A bottle placed to the right anchors the abundant typography in the tangible world of the distillery’s goods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe poster belongs to a period in which manufacturers were making increasingly sophisticated use of illustrated advertising. By the late nineteenth century, a product’s identity could be communicated not only through its name and packaging, but through a coordinated graphic language of typefaces, borders, emblems and recognisable colour. Here the association with the Bénédictine distillery of the Abbey of Fécamp is made impossible to overlook. The design projects refinement and reliability through visual density: every line of text contributes to a carefully constructed impression of an established house rather than a fleeting commodity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA closer look\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is vertically organised and almost symmetrical, with the principal wording drawing the eye steadily down the page. “ALCOOL de MENTHE” commands the central area, followed by “ET EAU de MÉLISSE”; the short conjunction acts as a hinge between the two advertised preparations. Variations in scale, weight and letterform prevent the text from becoming monotonous. Slight shadowing gives the largest characters a raised effect, while fine rules and decorative flourishes bind separate phrases into a coherent whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eColour performs an equally practical role. The warm red ground supplies immediacy, but darker brown and black lettering gives the information force and legibility. Cream passages provide moments of relief, and the narrow pale border contains the tightly packed design. Rather than creating pictorial depth through conventional perspective, the poster builds visual rhythm by layering words, outlines and ornamental motifs across a largely flat surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the right, the bottle and accompanying product imagery interrupt the central alignment just enough to animate the layout. Their ornate detailing—including swirling forms and a seal-like motif—supports the claims of provenance suggested by the text. Towards the lower centre, “DISTILLERIE de la BÉNÉDICTINE de l’ABBAYE de FÉCAMP” carries the brand identity in a broad, declarative band. At the bottom edge, the smaller inscription “Affiches-Camis 58.R.S. Sabin. Paris” is incorporated with considerably less emphasis, preserving the dominance of the product name while recording the poster maker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eContext and significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCommercial posters of the fin de siècle had to communicate rapidly in busy urban environments, yet they also offered designers ample scope for decorative invention. This example balances those demands particularly well. Its largest words can be grasped at a glance, while closer inspection reveals framing lines, embellished letterforms and subsidiary information arranged with near-architectural discipline. The graphic structure is persuasive before the wording has even been fully read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs a document of branded beverage culture, the design records the moment when advertising became integral to how products established distinction in an increasingly competitive market. Its appeal lies in the productive tension between abundance and order: vivid colour and ornate detail are held together by a firm typographic hierarchy. The result is both a direct sales message and a richly characteristic example of late nineteenth-century French graphic design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoosing the right size and finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eArtwork can feel intimate at smaller sizes and dramatically more architectural at larger ones. Use the room preview, model image and size guide to see how the proportions and scale will work in your space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you need an exact size, specialist framing or help planning a larger display, \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eask our workshop for advice\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe model in the listing images is holding the 18x24in (45x60cm) version of this art print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere personalisation is available, you can add a short title or dedication, or one considered visual detail. \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/map-personalisation\"\u003eSee examples of personalised artwork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChoose Original to retain the colour and character of the source artwork, or Aged for a warmer, more antique appearance. \u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/es\/pages\/sepia-aged-maps\"\u003eSee examples of our Aged artwork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece is produced to archival standards using fade-resistant pigment inks on acid-free matte art paper. Choose an art print, framed art print or framed canvas using the finish options above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFramed art prints use crystal-clear optical acrylic for excellent clarity, lower weight and safer delivery than glass. Each piece arrives professionally framed and ready to hang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSelected artworks can be produced at statement sizes up to 3 metres (10ft). Custom sizing and \u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/es\/pages\/custom-framing\"\u003especialist framing\u003c\/a\u003e are also available. If the exact option you need is not listed, \u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/es\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact our workshop\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Unique Maps Co.","offers":[{"title":"8x10in (20x25cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":67633439605127,"sku":null,"price":27.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"8x10in (20x25cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":67633439637895,"sku":null,"price":64.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"8x10in (20x25cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":67633439670663,"sku":null,"price":75.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"A4 (210x297mm) \/ Art print","offer_id":67633439703431,"sku":null,"price":27.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"A4 (210x297mm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":67633439736199,"sku":null,"price":64.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"A4 (210x297mm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":67633439768967,"sku":null,"price":75.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":67633439801735,"sku":null,"price":42.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":67633439834503,"sku":null,"price":113.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":67633439867271,"sku":null,"price":119.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Art print","offer_id":67633439900039,"sku":null,"price":42.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":67633439932807,"sku":null,"price":113.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":67633439965575,"sku":null,"price":119.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"16x20in (40x50cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":67633439998343,"sku":null,"price":61.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"16x20in (40x50cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":67633440031111,"sku":null,"price":140.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"16x20in (40x50cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":67633440063879,"sku":null,"price":151.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"18x24in (45x60cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":67633440096647,"sku":null,"price":68.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"18x24in (45x60cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":67633440129415,"sku":null,"price":162.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"18x24in (45x60cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":67633440162183,"sku":null,"price":173.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"A2 (420x594mm) \/ Art print","offer_id":67633440194951,"sku":null,"price":68.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"A2 (420x594mm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":67633440227719,"sku":null,"price":162.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"A2 (420x594mm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":67633440260487,"sku":null,"price":173.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x28in (50x70cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":67633440293255,"sku":null,"price":83.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x28in (50x70cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":67633440326023,"sku":null,"price":221.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x28in (50x70cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":67633440358791,"sku":null,"price":238.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"24x36in (60x90cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":67633440391559,"sku":null,"price":90.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"24x36in (60x90cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":67633440424327,"sku":null,"price":248.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"24x36in (60x90cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":67633440457095,"sku":null,"price":270.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"A1 (594x841mm) \/ Art print","offer_id":67633440489863,"sku":null,"price":90.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"A1 (594x841mm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":67633440522631,"sku":null,"price":248.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"A1 (594x841mm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":67633440555399,"sku":null,"price":270.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x40in (70x100cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":67633440588167,"sku":null,"price":119.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x40in (70x100cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":67633440620935,"sku":null,"price":329.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x40in (70x100cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":67633440653703,"sku":null,"price":329.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"30x40in (75x100cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":67633440686471,"sku":null,"price":119.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"30x40in (75x100cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":67633440719239,"sku":null,"price":329.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"30x40in (75x100cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":67633440752007,"sku":null,"price":329.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"A0 (841x1189mm) \/ Art print","offer_id":67633440784775,"sku":null,"price":156.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"A0 (841x1189mm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":67633440817543,"sku":null,"price":827.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"A0 (841x1189mm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":67633440850311,"sku":null,"price":778.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"37x50in (94x127cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":67633440883079,"sku":null,"price":200.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"37x50in (94x127cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":67633440915847,"sku":null,"price":995.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"37x50in (94x127cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":67633440948615,"sku":null,"price":935.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"45x60in (114x150cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":67633440981383,"sku":null,"price":270.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"45x60in (114x150cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":67633441014151,"sku":null,"price":1514.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"45x60in (114x150cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":67633441046919,"sku":null,"price":1406.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"52x70in (132x178cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":67633441079687,"sku":null,"price":448.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"52x70in (132x178cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":67633441112455,"sku":null,"price":2028.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"52x70in (132x178cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":67633441145223,"sku":null,"price":1892.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/0344\/8638\/files\/file_a7d43519-47c1-452c-afd9-4d0389095269.jpg?v=1791240438","url":"https:\/\/uniquemaps.eu\/es\/products\/benedictine-distillery-vintage-drinks-advertising-poster-1891","provider":"The Unique Maps Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}