Brasserie Lengrand c.1926 by Paul Nerfi | Vintage French Beer Advertising Poster

Brasserie Lengrand – A Playful 1926 French Beer Advertising Poster by Paul Nerfi

Bring the wit and visual energy of 1920s French advertising into your space with Brasserie Lengrand, a wonderfully imaginative c.1926 vintage beer advertising poster by Paul Nerfi promoting Brasserie Lengrand of Camblain-Châtelain, France.

Set dramatically against a deep black background, the composition features an enormous, brilliantly golden glass of foaming beer topped by one of the most unusual characters in vintage beverage advertising—a whimsical blue frog perched above the glass, drinking through an oversized yellow straw while leaning against a vivid red chair. The playful declaration “Son régal!!” reinforces the humorous idea that Lengrand beer is an irresistible treat.

Nerfi's bold use of black, golden yellow, turquoise blue, vivid red, and mint green creates tremendous visual contrast. Rather than relying on a realistic tavern scene, the artist uses exaggerated scale, humor, and a memorable mascot-like character to make the product impossible to forget—an approach perfectly suited to the increasingly modern graphic language of European advertising during the 1920s.

The lower typography prominently announces “Bières – Brasserie Lengrand – Camblain Châtelain”, along with the brewery's wines and liqueurs, preserving the poster's authentic commercial character and making it an especially appealing example of historic French brewery advertising.

With its quirky frog, oversized beer glass, striking Art Deco-era palette, and unmistakable European character, Brasserie Lengrand is an exceptional conversation piece for home bars, pubs, breweries, kitchens, dining rooms, game rooms, restaurants, man caves, and collections of vintage beer and French advertising art.

Why Collectors Love This Print

• Original artwork by Paul Nerfi
• Authentic c.1926 French advertising design
• Historic Brasserie Lengrand brewery imagery
• Whimsical beer-drinking frog character
• Oversized golden glass of foaming beer
• Bold black-background composition
• Vibrant yellow, blue, red and green palette
• Classic 1920s European graphic design
• Rare and distinctive brewery advertising subject
• Perfect statement piece for bars and entertaining spaces

Available Print & Display Options

Available in multiple sizes and premium display formats, including:

• Fine Art Prints
• Framed Fine Art Prints
• Gallery-Wrapped Canvas
• Black Floater Frame Canvas
• White Floater Frame Canvas
• Brown Floater Frame Canvas
• Natural Floater Frame Canvas
• Metal Prints

Each reproduction is made to order using high-resolution printing designed to preserve the dramatic black background, brilliant golden beer, colorful illustrated character, period typography, and vintage character of the original artwork.

Artwork Details

Title: Brasserie Lengrand
Artist: Paul Nerfi
Date: c.1926
Advertiser: Brasserie Lengrand
Location: Camblain-Châtelain, France
Style: Vintage Advertising / Art Deco-Era Graphic Art
Subject: Beer / Brewery Advertising
Era: 1920s
Primary Colors: Black, Yellow, Blue, Red, Green
Orientation: Vertical / Portrait

Disclaimer

This artwork is a reproduction of a historical advertising poster and is offered solely for its artistic, historical, decorative, and collectible value. Yesterday’s Posters is an independent seller of reproduction wall art and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, authorized by, or endorsed by Brasserie Lengrand or any current trademark or rights holder. All trademarks, logos, brand names, and advertising elements depicted remain the property of their respective owners and are reproduced only as integral elements of the original historical artwork. No affiliation, sponsorship, or endorsement is implied.