Cognac Otard is steeped in rich history. Founded in 1795 by Baron Jean-Baptiste Otard in Cognac, France, the liqueur is still in production today. The Otard family traces their roots back to a notorious Norwegian warrior named Ottar. The fierceness of this legendary character was perhaps the inspiration for the valiant swordsman in this poster by Leonetto Cappiello.Settled in Scotland for centuries, the Otard family moved to France after the Glorious Revolution of 1688. They entered into French royalty after fighting alongside Louis XIV and were granted the Chateau de Cognac as their estate. The imposing castle dates back to the 10th Century, when it was built to protect the townsfolk from Norman raiders. Its deep cellars are used to age Cognac Otard.Leonetto Cappiello (1875-1942) was an Italian poster artist who worked in Paris. He is known for modernizing advertising design for the 20th Century. His compositions are uncomplicated and often feature a graceful figure with an oversized rendition of the product against a simple color background. The typography is often minimized to be as direct and short as possible. This innovation allowed for the advertising to be eye-catching and understood at a moments’ glance. It was ideal for the fast paced travel and attention of busy city life.To learn more about the career of Cappiello, please follow this link: https://postergroup.com/blogs/the-ross-art-group-blog/for-the-love-of-cappielloThis is an Original Vintage Poster; it is not a reproduction. This poster is conservation mounted, linen backed, and in excellent condition. We guarantee the authenticity of all of our posters.

93 x 47 in