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This original 1935 travel poster was issued under the slogan Germany Wants To See You, part of a coordinated tourism campaign aimed at American travelers during the interwar period. Distributed by the German Tourist Information Office at 665 Fifth Avenue in New York City, the poster reflects a moment when Germany actively promoted cultural heritage, architecture, and historic cities abroad through visually refined graphic design and English language messaging.
The artwork features the Burgtor, a fortified city gate completed in 1444 in the Hanseatic city of Lübeck. Long associated with medieval trade and civic power, Lübeck was presented as a destination defined by history, craftsmanship, and preserved urban form. The Burgtor itself served as both a defensive structure and a symbolic entrance to the city, making it an ideal emblem for tourism rooted in architectural legacy and continuity.
Produced in the mid nineteen thirties, this poster belongs to a broader tradition of European travel advertising that emphasized monumentality, warm color palettes, and romanticized views of historic centers. While created as promotional material, it also functions as a carefully constructed image of national identity, presenting Germany through the lens of its medieval past and positioning cultural tourism as a bridge between history and modern travel.
Size: 29.0" x 19.5"
Condition: Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. Conservation mounted on linen. Minor border wear. Please use the photo zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition. *Additional photos available upon request.
Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. Conservation mounted on linen. Minor border wear. Please use the photo zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition. *Additional photos available upon request.
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