Porto Pitters 1928 by Leonetto Cappiello – Vintage Port Wine and Tiger Advertising Poster

Porto Pitters Vintage Wine Poster by Leonetto Cappiello

Command attention with this museum-grade reproduction of Porto Pitters, a spectacular 1928 advertising poster by Leonetto Cappiello. Created to promote William Pitters Porto Rouge, this unforgettable composition combines two powerful tigers, a dark bottle of port wine, and a blazing red background to produce one of Cappiello’s boldest and most dramatic commercial images.

Two striped tigers leap downward through the composition in a burst of synchronized movement. The orange tiger stretches one enormous paw toward the bottle while the yellow tiger appears to vault over its companion, creating a dynamic spiral of stripes, claws, tails, and muscular forms. Their open jaws and intense expressions add excitement without disrupting the poster’s playful advertising character.

The William Pitters bottle is tilted diagonally across the lower portion of the image, extending the direction of the animals’ movement. Its white label, red neck seal, and dark glass remain clearly visible against the saturated background. A small tiger’s head on the label visually links the product to the dramatic animals above, turning the tiger into a distinctive emblem of the brand.

Cappiello’s exceptional use of color gives the design much of its power. Orange, yellow, black, and white explode against an uninterrupted scarlet-red field, creating a poster that can be understood instantly from a distance. The enormous white “PORTO PITTERS” lettering provides a stable foundation beneath the energetic illustration and ensures immediate brand recognition.

Known as a pioneer of modern advertising, Cappiello frequently created memorable mascots and fantastic figures that became inseparable from the products they promoted. In Porto Pitters, the strength, exoticism, and visual intensity of the tigers suggest the wine’s bold character while transforming a simple bottle advertisement into a compelling piece of Art Deco-era graphic design.

This vivid vintage port-wine poster makes a dramatic focal point for a home bar, wine cellar, dining room, lounge, restaurant, study, game room, or masculine interior. Its remarkable animal imagery also gives it broad appeal for tiger lovers, wildlife-art collectors, and admirers of classic European advertising.

Why Collectors Love This Print

• Reproduces a celebrated 1928 wine advertising poster
• Created by renowned poster artist Leonetto Cappiello
• Features two dramatically posed striped tigers
• Promotes William Pitters Porto Rouge port wine
• Uses a powerful scarlet-red, orange, yellow, black, and white palette
• Demonstrates Cappiello’s mastery of motion and visual impact
• Includes a detailed vintage bottle and historic product label
• Combines animal imagery with classic Art Deco advertising
• Ideal for bars, wine cellars, lounges, and dining rooms
• Appeals to wine enthusiasts, tiger lovers, and poster collectors

Available Print & Display Options

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Choose an unframed print for flexible presentation or select one of our ready-to-display canvas, framed, or metal options for a finished statement piece.

Artwork Details

• Title: Porto Pitters
• Artist: Leonetto Cappiello
• Date: 1928
• Country of origin: France
• Brand advertised: William Pitters
• Product advertised: Porto Rouge port wine
• Style: Art Deco, vintage French advertising, commercial illustration
• Subject: Two leaping tigers reaching toward a bottle of port
• Primary colors: Scarlet red, orange, yellow, black, and white
• Notable imagery: Tigers, wine bottle, vintage label, and monumental typography
• Original language: French
• Orientation: Portrait
• Artwork type: Vintage alcoholic-beverage advertising poster reproduction

Disclaimer

This artwork is a Museum Grade Reproduction of a Historical advertising poster.

Colors, cropping, scale, and fine details may vary slightly depending on the selected size, material, and display format.

Yesterday’s Posters is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Leonetto Cappiello, William Pitters, Porto Pitters, the artist’s estate, or any associated company or rights holder. Brand names and historical imagery are used solely to identify and contextualize the original artwork.