Deutscher Wald

Description:

This authentic vintage German travel poster from the 1930s was designed by noted illustrator Jupp Wiertz and published by the Reichsbahnzentrale für den Deutschen Reiseverkehr (RDV), the travel promotion agency of the German National Railways.

The poster features a luminous and idyllic forest scene, with rays of sunlight streaming through tall, green trees onto a peaceful glade where a small herd of deer grazes. With its warm, romanticized view of the Deutscher Wald (German forest), the image evokes both national pride and the allure of untouched nature—a popular theme in 1930s tourism promotion.

Rendered in a richly atmospheric painterly style, the poster exemplifies Wiertz’s talent for combining mood, message, and visual appeal in early 20th-century graphic design.

Condition: Mounted on Japan paper. Shows several flaws, including edge tears, pinholes, surface dirt, and foxing. Nonetheless, the central image remains vibrant, and the piece would look impressive framed.

A compelling and historic piece of pre-war travel advertising, ideal for collectors of vintage posters, German graphic art, or forest/nature-themed decor.

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This is an Authentic Original Vintage Poster from its time. It's not a new reproduction.

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