The Electric Simplon Linie - Switzerland
| Designer: | Baumberger, Otto (1889-1960) |
| Country: | Switzerland |
| Decade: | 1930 |
| Year: | 1934 |
| Dimensions: | 102 x 64 cm | 40.16 x 25.2 inches |
| Condition: | Excellent | | A - |
| Publisher: | Publicity Office of the Swiss Federal Railways |
| Printed by: | Gebr. Fretz AG, Zürich |
| Category: |
Railroad Travel |
This 1930s original vintage travel poster promotes the electrified Swiss Simplon line. A beautiful rendering by Baumberger that depicts the new electrified rail track, the city of Sion with the medieval castles Valère and Tourbillon in the background. Both are castles Swiss heritage site of national significance.
The designer, Otto Baumberger, was one of the first Swiss graphic artists to have a career that responds to the occupational title of “poster designer”. He acquired a thorough knowledge of lithographic technique and designed more than two hundred posters. Baumberger was far ahead of his time in recognizing fundamental aspects of consumer goods advertising.
This is the English version.
The poster is very rare and in great condition. Ready to be framed.
This is an Authentic Original Vintage Poster from its time. It's not a new reproduction.