🟥 PÉLICAN Cigarettes – Art Deco French Advertising Poster (Virginia Blend)

Straight from the bold world of early 20th-century French advertising comes this cheeky and unforgettable print for PÉLICAN Cigarettes. A stylish pelican proudly puffs away on a full-length cigarette, while its namesake tobacco tin brims with smokes below — all framed in dramatic green and black with sharp art deco flair.

Designed with wit and clean geometry, this vintage French poster captures the confident, carefree spirit of interwar advertising. Irreverent yet refined, it’s a must for collectors of tobacco ephemera, vintage French graphics, or bird-themed absurdities with a twist of noir charm.

💥 Highlights:

• Title: PÉLICAN Cigarettes – Virginia Blend
• Language: French
• Era: Early to mid 20th century (Art Deco period)
• Style: Streamlined commercial surrealism meets graphic elegance
• Imagery: A pelican with a cigarette in its beak, looming shadows and a cylindrical tin of Pelican brand cigarettes
• Mood: Chic, surreal, slightly rebellious

📋 Details:

• Dimensions: Classic poster format, ideal for bold wall displays
• Perfect for: Smokers (past or present), Francophile collectors, lovers of quirky vintage advertising, café/bar decor, or fans of anthropomorphic animal art
• Display ideas: Kitchen gallery wall, home bar, study lounge, retro tobacco art corner, absurdist pop-art collection

📢 Translation note:
“Virginia” refers to the blend of tobacco, not the American state.

⚡ “Bold. Refined. Feathered.”
Light up your walls with this rare vintage gem from the golden age of French advertising. 🕊🚬🟩

Experience art that feels silky to the touch with our high-quality, lighter-weight, classic semi-glossy paper:

• Paper Finishing: Semi-glossy, enhances colors with a subtle shine.
• Paper Weight: 170 gsm (65 lb), thickness: 0.19 mm (7.5 mils), sturdy and durable.
• Sustainable Paper: FSC-certified or equivalent for sustainability.
• Available Sizes: 29 sizes in inches (US&CA) and cms (rest of the world).

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No minimum orders, printed and shipped on demand.