Designer: | Peikert, Martin (1901-1975) |
Country: | Switzerland |
Decade: | 1930 |
Year: | 1939 |
Dimensions: | 101.0 x 64.0 cm | 39.763779527400004 x 25.196850393600002 inches |
Condition: | Very good | | B + |
Printed by: | Gebr. Fretz AG. Zürich |
Category: |
Ski / Sports Travel |
This is an iconic vintage Swiss travel poster designed by celebrated Swiss poster artist Martin Peikert in 1939. It promotes the spa destinations of Bad Schuls, Tarasp, and Vulpera in the picturesque Engadin Valley, located at 1250 meters above sea level in the canton of Graubünden, Switzerland.
The design features a dramatic white mineral water fountain erupting vertically against a bold, red background, symbolizing the natural healing waters that have drawn visitors to the region for centuries. In the foreground, a large edelweiss flower — a national symbol of Switzerland — reinforces the alpine character and purity of the area. Red sunburst rays emphasize vitality, rejuvenation, and the dramatic mountainous surroundings.
Scuol (formerly Schuls) is a well-known spa town and the economic center of the Unterengadin valley. Renowned for its mineral-rich waters, spa tourism in this area dates back to early discoveries of its healing properties.
This poster has minor wear in the upper left corner but is otherwise in excellent vintage condition. A bold, clean design that would look stunning framed.