Spa Monopole - Cappiello

This vintage poster by Leonetto Cappiello (1875–1942) was created to promote Source Reine, Spa Monopole, the famous Belgian mineral water from the town of Spa. The artwork depicts a radiant woman in a flowing yellow dress, joyfully pouring a vessel of pure, cascading water. Set against a dramatic landscape of red earth and tall trees, the image emphasizes the natural and life-giving qualities of the spring. The dynamic movement of the figure and the streaming water convey freshness, vitality, and the prestige long associated with Spa’s mineral waters.The springs of Spa, Belgium, had been celebrated since the Renaissance for their curative properties, and by the late 19th and early 20th century the town became synonymous with bottled mineral water throughout Europe. Spa Monopole, founded in 1921, grew into one of the most important mineral water companies, protecting and commercializing these historic springs. “Source Reine” (Queen’s Spring) was one of their most prized sources, markete