Large printed cardboard advertising display for Gitanes "Caporal" cigarettes, intended for tobacco shop counters. The visual features the iconic stylized female silhouette in a dancing motion, surrounded by bluish swirls, a strong graphic signature of the brand in the post-war years. The mention "Caporal", an emblematic variety of the Gitanes range, reinforces the appeal of this piece, now sought after for its modernist aesthetic and its connection to the history of French tobacco.
✦ Origin: France ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1950-1960 ✦ Dimensions: 22.5 x 18.5 x 6 cm ✦ Material: Printed cardboard ✦ Condition: Signs of wear, small marks and foxing visible on the front, slight marks on the edges, good structural integrity. 2 small holes visible on one side.
An emblematic advertising visual of French tobacco, appreciated for vintage decoration or a collection dedicated to 20th-century advertising signs and objects.
