![<prenez Du Cacao/ Van Houten>, [1893].
Affiche Oil Painting by Adolphe Willette](https://www.niceartgallery.com/imgs/1697753/l/adolphe-willette-prenez-du-cacao-van-houten-1893-affiche-102cc758.jpg "<prenez Du Cacao/ Van Houten>, [1893].
Affiche Oil Painting by Adolphe Willette")
, [1893].
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Adolphe Willette's
, [1893]. Affiche into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection. -
Original Description
The 1893 poster "Prenez Du Cacao Van Houten" by Adolphe Willette is a captivating example of fin-de-siècle commercial art, blending Art Nouveau elegance with Belle Époque whimsy. Willette, a celebrated illustrator and satirical artist, creates an enchanting scene where a fashionable Parisian woman in a voluminous pink dress coyly offers a cup of steaming cocoa. Delicate floral motifs frame the composition, while Van Houten’s signature cocoa tin appears as both product placement and design element. The poster epitomizes the golden age of French lithography, when advertising transformed into high art. Willette’s soft, curvilinear style – particularly his treatment of the figure’s cascading sleeves and ribbon-like lettering – shows clear affinities with Alphonse Mucha’s work, though with a distinctly Parisian frivolity. Historically significant as both marketing artifact and artistic statement, this piece represents the intersection of commerce and avant-garde aesthetics during Paris’s café-concert era.
For contemporary spaces, this poster’s creamy peach and mint color palette makes it ideal for kitchens, dining nooks, or creative offices seeking vintage charm. Choose a gilded Rococo-revival frame to accentuate its period appeal, or mount it unframed against dark green walls for bold contrast. The 19th-century vertical format (approximately 24x36 inches) works well above sideboards, coffee stations, or as part of a salon-style gallery wall mixed with botanical prints and Art Nouveau typography posters. In minimalist interiors, its romantic detailing softens clean lines, while traditional spaces benefit from its historical authenticity. For color continuity, pair with celadon ceramics, blush textiles, or copper accents that echo the poster’s metallic gold highlights. The whimsical subject matter suits spaces meant for conviviality – consider flanking it with vintage café mirrors or displaying it beside a dessert trolley to create a Belle Époque moment in your daily routine.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
