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Food and drink During the poster boom, at the end of the 19th Century, Paris burst into life with colourful ads for circus and stage productions. At this time Paris was the artist and cultural centre of Europe. The Art Nouveau movement dominated the designs of poster artists led by Jules Chéret and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. During the 19th Century household items were sold from bulk containers and it wasn't until the beginning of the 20th Century that firms began to market packaged goods under brand names. At this time there was an increasing emergence of numerous fledging companies, such as Bovril, Colmons, Heinz and Kelloggs. All of which are significant brand names today. As demand grew to promote domestic goods, established artists responded by creating attractive and successful advertisements. Initially the posters featured scantily clad young women striking a pose and displaying the product. The figure was usually dominant...

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