Vintage Bock Beer Poster, 1882
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Bock Bier, created by the American firm Wittemann Bros. in 1882, turns a beer advertisement into a scene of cheerful commotion. A...
Continua a leggereBock Bier, created by the American firm Wittemann Bros. in 1882, turns a beer advertisement into a scene of cheerful commotion. A tightly packed crowd of men reaches towards a raised drinking mug, their eager faces, outstretched hands and jostling poses gathering around the rounded form of a barrel. At the lower right stands the design’s comic counterweight: a goat, alert and unexpectedly self-possessed amid the surrounding bustle. Warm browns, soft yellows and flashes of orange give the composition the convivial glow of a crowded tavern.
The goat is more than an amusing mascot. Bock is a strong beer associated with the German brewing tradition, and the word Bock also means a billy goat in German; brewers and advertisers consequently adopted the animal as a memorable visual pun. Made at a time when vivid commercial lithography was increasingly used to promote food and drink to urban consumers, the design belongs to a flourishing late nineteenth-century culture of pictorial advertising. Rather than relying on lettering alone, Wittemann Bros. gives the beverage a cast of characters and a miniature comic drama.
A closer look
The action is concentrated in the foreground, where faces and gestures overlap in a dense, almost theatrical arrangement. Men in varied hats crane forward from the upper left, while others press in from behind, each distinguished by a different expression: expectation, delight, impatience or open-mouthed excitement. Spectacles, wrinkles, moustaches and the folds of coats provide small points of characterisation. The many reaching hands are especially effective, creating a visual rhythm that leads towards the beer mug and makes the crowd appear to surge across the page.
Below them, the barrel anchors the movement with its broad curve, visible wood grain and horizontal metal bands. Its substantial shape contrasts with the angular elbows and animated fingers above. The goat occupies a clearer pocket of space on the right, its textured fur set against the smoother modelling of the human faces and clothing. This division gives the animal particular prominence: it is part of the scene, yet also reads instantly as the emblematic “bock” of the title.
The pale, lightly detailed background keeps attention on the figures, while the palette unifies their varied costumes. Beige and warm grey establish the base; orange, muted green and soft yellow enliven hats, garments and highlighted faces without disturbing the overall warmth. At the lower centre, the words “Bock Bier” appear in bold, ornate lettering. Their decorative energy matches the crowd above, ensuring that the product name functions both as information and as part of the spectacle.
Context and significance
Late nineteenth-century beverage advertising often depended upon immediacy: a poster had to be legible at a glance, memorable in its imagery and closely associated with pleasure or sociability. Bock Bier achieves this through caricature-like expression and unusually compressed action. Its flat areas of colour give the design graphic force, while softer tonal transitions across cheeks, coats and the goat’s coat lend the scene enough detail to reward closer inspection.
The result is an advertisement with the narrative richness of a comic illustration. Its appeal lies not only in the period branding, but in the way Wittemann Bros. orchestrates appetite itself: every gaze, hand and tilted body points towards the coveted drink. The goat, meanwhile, completes the joke with quiet efficiency, making the brewing term visible even before the ornate title is read.
Choosing the right size and finish
Artwork can feel intimate at smaller sizes and dramatically more architectural at larger ones. Use the room preview, model image and size guide to see how the proportions and scale will work in your space.
If you need an exact size, specialist framing or help planning a larger display, ask our workshop for advice.
The model in the listing images is holding the 16x20in (40x50cm) version of this art print.
Where personalisation is available, you can add a short title or dedication, or one considered visual detail. See examples of personalised artwork.
Choose Original to retain the colour and character of the source artwork, or Aged for a warmer, more antique appearance. See examples of our Aged artwork.
Every piece is produced to archival standards using fade-resistant pigment inks on acid-free matte art paper. Choose an art print, framed art print or framed canvas using the finish options above.
Framed art prints use crystal-clear optical acrylic for excellent clarity, lower weight and safer delivery than glass. Each piece arrives professionally framed and ready to hang.
Selected artworks can be produced at statement sizes up to 3 metres (10ft). Custom sizing and specialist framing are also available. If the exact option you need is not listed, contact our workshop.
This artwork is also available as a float framed canvas, sometimes known as a shadow gap framed canvas or canvas floater. The work is printed on artist's cotton canvas and then stretched over a handmade box frame. We then "float" the canvas inside a wooden frame, which is available in a range of colours (black, dark brown, oak, antique gold and white). This is a wonderful way to present an art print without glazing in front. See some examples of float framed canvas art and explore the differences between my different finishes.
Bock Bier, created by the American firm Wittemann Bros. in 1882, turns a beer advertisement into a scene of cheerful commotion. A tightly packed crowd of men reaches towards a raised drinking mug, their eager faces, outstretched hands and jostling poses gathering around the rounded form of a barrel. At the lower right stands the design’s comic counterweight: a goat, alert and unexpectedly self-possessed amid the surrounding bustle. Warm browns, soft yellows and flashes of orange give the composition the convivial glow of a crowded tavern.
The goat is more than an amusing mascot. Bock is a strong beer associated with the German brewing tradition, and the word Bock also means a billy goat in German; brewers and advertisers consequently adopted the animal as a memorable visual pun. Made at a time when vivid commercial lithography was increasingly used to promote food and drink to urban consumers, the design belongs to a flourishing late nineteenth-century culture of pictorial advertising. Rather than relying on lettering alone, Wittemann Bros. gives the beverage a cast of characters and a miniature comic drama.
A closer look
The action is concentrated in the foreground, where faces and gestures overlap in a dense, almost theatrical arrangement. Men in varied hats crane forward from the upper left, while others press in from behind, each distinguished by a different expression: expectation, delight, impatience or open-mouthed excitement. Spectacles, wrinkles, moustaches and the folds of coats provide small points of characterisation. The many reaching hands are especially effective, creating a visual rhythm that leads towards the beer mug and makes the crowd appear to surge across the page.
Below them, the barrel anchors the movement with its broad curve, visible wood grain and horizontal metal bands. Its substantial shape contrasts with the angular elbows and animated fingers above. The goat occupies a clearer pocket of space on the right, its textured fur set against the smoother modelling of the human faces and clothing. This division gives the animal particular prominence: it is part of the scene, yet also reads instantly as the emblematic “bock” of the title.
The pale, lightly detailed background keeps attention on the figures, while the palette unifies their varied costumes. Beige and warm grey establish the base; orange, muted green and soft yellow enliven hats, garments and highlighted faces without disturbing the overall warmth. At the lower centre, the words “Bock Bier” appear in bold, ornate lettering. Their decorative energy matches the crowd above, ensuring that the product name functions both as information and as part of the spectacle.
Context and significance
Late nineteenth-century beverage advertising often depended upon immediacy: a poster had to be legible at a glance, memorable in its imagery and closely associated with pleasure or sociability. Bock Bier achieves this through caricature-like expression and unusually compressed action. Its flat areas of colour give the design graphic force, while softer tonal transitions across cheeks, coats and the goat’s coat lend the scene enough detail to reward closer inspection.
The result is an advertisement with the narrative richness of a comic illustration. Its appeal lies not only in the period branding, but in the way Wittemann Bros. orchestrates appetite itself: every gaze, hand and tilted body points towards the coveted drink. The goat, meanwhile, completes the joke with quiet efficiency, making the brewing term visible even before the ornate title is read.
Choosing the right size and finish
Artwork can feel intimate at smaller sizes and dramatically more architectural at larger ones. Use the room preview, model image and size guide to see how the proportions and scale will work in your space.
If you need an exact size, specialist framing or help planning a larger display, ask our workshop for advice.
The model in the listing images is holding the 16x20in (40x50cm) version of this art print.
Where personalisation is available, you can add a short title or dedication, or one considered visual detail. See examples of personalised artwork.
Choose Original to retain the colour and character of the source artwork, or Aged for a warmer, more antique appearance. See examples of our Aged artwork.
Every piece is produced to archival standards using fade-resistant pigment inks on acid-free matte art paper. Choose an art print, framed art print or framed canvas using the finish options above.
Framed art prints use crystal-clear optical acrylic for excellent clarity, lower weight and safer delivery than glass. Each piece arrives professionally framed and ready to hang.
Selected artworks can be produced at statement sizes up to 3 metres (10ft). Custom sizing and specialist framing are also available. If the exact option you need is not listed, contact our workshop.
This artwork is also available as a float framed canvas, sometimes known as a shadow gap framed canvas or canvas floater. The work is printed on artist's cotton canvas and then stretched over a handmade box frame. We then "float" the canvas inside a wooden frame, which is available in a range of colours (black, dark brown, oak, antique gold and white). This is a wonderful way to present an art print without glazing in front. See some examples of float framed canvas art and explore the differences between my different finishes.
Molte delle nostre mappe e stampe d’arte vengono scelte come regali premurosi per case, uffici, studi e luoghi significativi.
Scegli un’opzione incorniciata per il regalo più semplice, pronto da appendere, oppure scegli una stampa non incorniciata se il destinatario preferisce selezionare la propria cornice.
Realizziamo gli ordini localmente in 23 paesi in tutto il mondo, così i regali possono spesso essere prodotti vicino al destinatario. Questo li aiuta ad arrivare più rapidamente, a viaggiare in maggiore sicurezza e a evitare sorprese legate a dazi doganali o di importazione.
- Possiamo consegnare direttamente al destinatario
- I pezzi incorniciati arrivano pronti da appendere
- Le stampe non incorniciate sono accuratamente imballate in un robusto tubo protettivo
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- Il reso entro 90 giorni dà al destinatario il tempo di decidere
Se non sei sicuro di cosa scegliere, ti invitiamo a contattarci. Possiamo aiutarti a scegliere la mappa, il formato, la finitura o l’opzione di consegna più adatti.
Most orders are made locally and delivered in around 2–3 working days, depending on the product, size and destination.
We print and frame maps and artwork in 24 countries around the world, so your order is usually made close to you or your recipient. That means faster delivery, less time in transit, and no customs or import duty surprises.
Personalised and customised pieces usually take an extra 1–2 working days, because we prepare your design and send it to you for approval before printing.
Very large framed orders can take a little longer, as they need extra care in production and delivery.
Every order is carefully packaged: unframed prints are sent in a strong protective tube, while framed pieces are securely packed with protective materials around the frame.
If you need your order by a particular date, please contact us before ordering. We’ll check the best production route and delivery option for your location.
Express delivery is available at checkout for most countries. Next-day delivery is available in the UK, US, Singapore and the UAE.
Your order is covered by our 90-day returns policy and 10-year guarantee.
Our standard frame is a gallery-style black ash hardwood frame, with a simple, modern look. It is approximately 20mm (0.8in) wide. You can also view some lovely customer photos of framed maps and art.
We use super-clear acrylic glazing, also known as Perspex or Acrylite, instead of traditional glass. It is lighter, safer, and has lower reflectivity, giving the artwork a clearer, cleaner appearance.
Six standard frame colours are available at no extra cost: black, dark brown, dark grey, oak, white, and antique gold. Custom framing and mounting/matting is also available for customers looking for something more specific.
Most maps, art prints, and illustrations are also available as a framed canvas. We use matte cotton canvas, stretch it over a sustainably sourced wooden box frame, and then float the piece within a wooden outer frame. The finished result is beautifully presented, with no glazing between you and the artwork.
All frames are supplied ready to hang, with either string or brackets fitted to the back. Very large frames will include heavy-duty hanging plates and/or a mounting baton. If you have any questions, please get in touch.
We can also supply old maps and artwork on canvas, foam board, cotton rag, and other materials.
If you would prefer to frame your map or artwork yourself, please read our size guide before ordering.
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Quest'opera può essere adattata a una specifica parete, stanza o progetto e il nostro laboratorio può aiutare a coordinare dimensioni, materiale e incorniciatura prima della produzione.
- Dimensioni precise, extra-large e su misura
- Incorniciatura personalizzata, montaggio e materiali alternativi
- Pezzi coordinati per più stanze o sedi
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Ogni stampa artistica restaurata inizia dall’opera originale dell’artista—mai da una sostituzione generata dall’IA.
Il nostro studio di Londra lavora a partire da materiali di origine accuratamente selezionati da musei, biblioteche, archivi e collezioni private. Restauriamo i danni dovuti all’età, i colori sbiaditi e le imperfezioni di riproduzione, preservando al contempo la composizione, il tratto del pennello, il segno, la texture e il carattere d’epoca dell’artista.
Non utilizziamo l’IA generativa per ridisegnare, reinterpretare o inventare l’opera. Il restauro digitale viene impiegato solo per recuperare e riprodurre l’opera originale nel modo più fedele possibile.
Una volta restaurata, l’opera master viene preparata per il formato e la finitura da te scelti. Il tuo pezzo viene quindi stampato e, se selezionato, incorniciato vicino alla destinazione di consegna.
Le nostre stampe artistiche giclée utilizzano carta opaca archivistica senza acidi da 200 g/m² e inchiostri pigmentati resistenti allo sbiadimento, per una finitura ricca e di qualità museale. Le stampe artistiche incorniciate utilizzano acrilico ottico cristallino e arrivano pronte da appendere.
Sono disponibili anche tele incorniciate ed edizioni speciali su cotone-rag. Scopri di più sui nostri materiali e finiture.
Restauriamo e produciamo mappe e stampe d’arte dal 1984, e garantiamo personalmente ogni pezzo.
Ogni ordine è coperto dalla nostra garanzia di 10 anni e dalla garanzia di consegna senza danni. Se il vostro pezzo arriva danneggiato, lo sostituiremo o lo rifaremo gratuitamente. Se qualsiasi altro aspetto non fosse conforme, contattate il nostro team di laboratorio e provvederemo tempestivamente a risolvere il problema.
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