Österreich

This striking vintage travel poster promotes tourism to Austria (Österreich) and was issued by the Österreichische Verkehrswerbung (Austrian Tourism Advertising), under the Federal Ministry of Trade and Transport in Vienna. The design is credited to Atelier Prof. K. Knig and printed in Vorwärts, Vienna.

The artwork presents a bold black-and-white scene of a traditional alpine village fountain, dramatically silhouetted against snow-covered mountains and a brilliant cyan sky. Figures in the background suggest peaceful rural life, with a church steeple and typical Tyrolean architecture evoking the charm of Austria's alpine regions.

The poster is in almost good condition, showing a long tear at the bottom left running through the word “ÖSTERREICH,” along with age-related wear, small crumbles, pinholes, and other signs of use. Despite these flaws, the image retains a strong visual impact and historical value, particularly for collectors of mid-century European travel ephemera.