Gonzalez Port

£450

22.5 × 19 in Posters. Naval “port in sight” visual pun.

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Description

A smiling naval officer raises a glass of dark port so the bowl aligns with his eye, turning the drink into a literal “port in sight.” Large serif GONZALEZ PORT branding frames the central image, with “Gonzalez Byass & Co.” and “Oporto & London” printed along the lower margin.

The maritime theme plays on Admiralty tradition and export credibility, positioning Gonzalez Byass’s port as a dependable toast for officers and travellers during the interwar drinks boom.

Colour lithography on heavy stock, signed in-image by Harry Woolley; flat background fields and softly modelled portraiture reflect 1930s British commercial illustration.

Details

Dimensions 22.5 × 19.0 in
Linen Backed No
Subject Drink
Period 1930s
Country Portugal
Artist Harry Woolley

Condition:

  • B+ Good
  • Paper: Heavy stock. Light edge wear
  • Colour: Strong, minor scuffs
  • Restoration: None observed
  • Linen backing: No

Comment:

  • Classic British humour: port glass aligned as a “sighting” lens
  • Signed artwork by Harry Woolley with bold, high-impact layout
  • Maritime export branding: “Oporto & London” trade positioning