Designer: | Heinemann, Reinhard W. (1895-1967) |
Country: | Germany |
Decade: | 1930 |
Dimensions: | 84.0 x 59.0 cm | 33.0708661416 x 23.2283464566 inches |
Condition: | Excellent | | A - |
Printed by: | Hermesdruck, Berlin. |
Category: |
Ski / Sports Travel |
This is a stunning and authentic original vintage German railway poster promoting the joys of train travel with the slogan "Die schöne Eisenbahnreise" ("The Beautiful Railway Journey"). Created by celebrated illustrator Reinhard W. Heinemann, this circa 1935 work exemplifies the romanticism and modernist elegance of pre-war German travel design.
The scene features a steam train gracefully curving through a lush green countryside, trailing dramatic billows of smoke under a pale green sky. A passenger gazes out of a window, evoking a sense of serene adventure. Rolling hills, a reflective waterway, and silhouettes of distant village spires enhance the sense of movement and landscape immersion.
The typography combines bold blackletter with red script, balancing traditional German identity with a contemporary aesthetic.
Condition:
In excellent condition, with vivid colors and clean margins. A visually captivating piece that would make a striking conversation starter in any space — ideal for collectors of railway memorabilia, German graphic design, or Art Deco travel posters.