Compagnie Francaise des Chocolats et des Thes 1895
Buy this print on Etsy →Warm, charming, and beloved by cat lovers everywhere, Compagnie Francaise des Chocolats et des Thes 1895 is one of the most endearing advertising images of the Belle Epoque, designed by Theophile Steinlen. Created to promote a French chocolate and tea company, it blends everyday warmth with the affectionate feline motif that recurs throughout Steinlen's art. The result is a poster that feels as cozy as the treats it once advertised.
Theophile Steinlen (1859 to 1923) was a Swiss-born, Paris-based artist celebrated for his tender, observant depictions of ordinary life, and above all for his cats. Working within the vibrant poster culture of 1890s Montmartre, he brought a gentle naturalism and graphic clarity to commercial art, softening the ornamental flourishes of Art Nouveau with genuine warmth. His cats, rendered with real character and affection, became a signature that collectors still adore. This 1895 advertising poster is a wonderful example of his commercial work, uniting appealing subject matter with the confident line and inviting palette that made his images so memorable. It captures a slice of Parisian life at the turn of the century, cats and all. Steinlen lived among the artists and workers of Montmartre and drew constant inspiration from the animals and people around him, which lends his commercial work an unusual sincerity. Where many posters of the age dazzle with spectacle, his win you over with warmth, an approachable quality that has kept this particular image beloved for well over a hundred years.
Our reproduction is produced to museum-grade standards for lasting enjoyment. Each print is made on 189gsm archival matte paper with pigment inks, faithfully capturing the linework, warm tones, and period lettering of the original with a smooth, glare-free finish. The archival paper resists fading and yellowing, so the artwork keeps its charm and depth for years. This is a considered fine-art reproduction for modern walls, not an original antique, letting you enjoy Steinlen's beloved design in fresh, vivid condition.
Choose from five sizes, 8x12, 12x18, 16x24, 20x30, and 24x36 inches, to fit a small nook or a generous feature wall. The friendly composition and warm palette suit kitchens, dining rooms, cozy reading corners, and vintage-inspired interiors, and it is an obvious delight in any cat lover's home. It makes a heartwarming gift for admirers of Steinlen, vintage French advertising, and feline art, and it pairs beautifully with other Belle Epoque prints on a gallery wall. The warm ochres and reds sit handsomely in a natural wood or gold frame, and the tall format is a natural fit for the wall beside a kitchen window or breakfast table. Cluster it with other cat and cafe prints for a cozy, characterful corner. Every poster ships rolled in a protective tube, ready to frame in your preferred style.
Bring a little Parisian warmth and feline charm into your home with this timeless Steinlen reproduction, a poster as comforting as a cup of cocoa.
