A striking French advertising poster for Cigarettes Saphir, designed by Stephano and dating to the early 20th century. Blending Art Nouveau elegance with early Deco influence, it features a sensual, stylised figure emerging through flowing smoke – a visual language used to sell cigarettes as luxurious and exotic. Rich in colour and movement, it’s a classic example of how advertising of the time leaned into beauty, fantasy, and indulgence.
Year: c.1915
Dimensions: 126cm x 87cm
Materials/Media: Original lithograph, linen backed