Description
“Supprimera‑t‑on l’Alcool ?” (“Will Alcohol Be Abolished?”) is a powerful French temperance poster attributed to the artist Chavannaz, likely produced around 1898 during a period of growing public debate in France about the social consequences of alcohol consumption.
The illustration presents a dramatic domestic scene: a distressed mother shields her face while two children stand beside her, confronting a troubled man seated at a small table with a glass before him. The composition reflects the moral and social messaging typical of late 19th‑century anti‑alcohol and temperance campaigns, which sought to highlight the impact of alcoholism on family life.
Posters addressing alcohol abuse became increasingly common in France at the end of the nineteenth century as reform movements and public health campaigns attempted to curb excessive drinking. Through emotionally charged imagery and direct messaging, these posters appealed to both social responsibility and public awareness.
Poster Details
Artist: Attributed to Chavannaz
Title: Supprimera‑t‑on l’Alcool ?
Country: France
Date: Circa 1898
Subject: Temperance / Anti‑Alcohol Campaign
Printing Method: Lithograph in colors
Condition: Good condition
Backing: Archival linen backed and ready to frame
This is an original antique French poster, not a reproduction. The poster has been professionally conservation mounted on acid‑free archival linen to preserve the artwork and ensure long‑term stability.
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