Designer: | Hohlwein, Ludwig (1874-1949) |
Country: | Germany |
Decade: | 1930 |
Year: | 1936 |
Dimensions: | 102 x 64 cm | 40.16 x 25.2 inches |
Condition: | Very good/excellent | | A-/B+ |
Linen backed | |
Publisher: | Reichsbahnzentrale für den Deutschen Reiseverkehr, Berlin. |
Category: |
Olympic Ski / Sports |
This is an authentic vintage poster promoting the 1936 IV Winter Olympic Games in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. Designed by Ludwig Hohlwein, the poster features a man holding his skis and wearing an Olympic bib against a backdrop of yellow-colored mountain peaks.
The text on the poster is in French and reads, "Allemagne 1936, IVes Jeux Olympiques d'Hiver Garmisch-Partenkirchen du 6 au 16 Fevrier 1936, Comite D'organisation Des Yes Jeux Olympiques D'hiver 1936 Garmisch-Partenkirchen Baviere," which translates to "Germany 1936, IV Winter Olympic Games Garmisch-Partenkirchen from February 6th to 16th, 1936, Organizing Committee of the 1936 Winter Olympic Games Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria."
This poster is in great condition with minor restorations and has been professionally mounted on linen. It is a rare find and a great addition to any vintage poster collection.