Hennessy’s cognac old advertising by Jean Reschofsky (1948)
To understand this Hennessy cognac advertising of 1948, you must undoubtedly know Greek mythology – or have seen Disney’s The Little Mermaid, which came out forty years later.
Known as “the messenger of the waves”, Triton, half man, half fish, was the son of Poseidon. When he blew into his shell, even the most turbulent sea became calm again. In other words, it was appropriate for a sailor to count him among his friends. The one on the poster knows how to do it, since he gives him a crate of cognac – and not just any one! On second reading, this work, by Jean Reschofsky, may tell us a lot about Hennessy’s hopes after the war.
The Nazi occupation had long cut off from its best markets this once leading house. Is it a prayer, a way of wishing good luck to the bottles exported to foreign countries? Triton, reconverted into an export god, in short.
Don’t drink and drive. Enjoy responsibly.
Cognac
Discover all the news, facts and infos about Cognac all around the world thanks to Spirits Hunters’ expertise and blogging.
See all posts in this category.
Join the community on Reddit
Join the community on RedditSpirits Hunters is a community dedicated to spirits and the world of mixology. Feel free to talk about the world of mixology and bartending here!
Join
