A devil pours a cold drink; a figure in white furs pours a hot one. Cappiello puts both on the same small globe to advertise what a Thermos flask can do.
Leonetto Cappiello (1875 to 1942) designed the poster in 1907. Imprimerie P. Vercasson & Cie printed it at 43 Rue de Lancry in Paris. Cappiello had signed his first contract with Vercasson in 1900.
Devils also appeared in his advertisements for Torrilhon tyres and Maurin Quina.
On the poster
The red devil and the figure in white furs stand back to back on a blue globe. One pours into a cup; the other pours steaming liquid into a bowl. Their bright colours stand against a black background.
Six scroll banners spell out "FROID SANS GLACE" and "CHALEUR SANS FEU": cold without ice and heat without fire. Gold "THERMOS" lettering appears at the top and foot, with "BOUTEILLE MAGIQUE" beneath the upper name.
About this print
A digitally restored reproduction, printed on 200gsm Enhanced Matte Fine Art paper with pigment inks.

