{"product_id":"berlin-zoo-15","title":"Tierpark Berlin, Bornean Orangutan","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Tierpark Berlin poster showcases the Bornean orangutan in all its arboreal majesty, captured by East German artist Reiner Zieger as part of the zoo's celebrated educational series. The composition places the great ape in a powerful cruciform pose, long arms extended to grasp tropical vines while its penetrating gaze engages the viewer directly. Zieger's masterful rendering balances naturalistic detail with bold graphic impact, the orangutan's magnificent russet fur rendered in layered earth tones against a backdrop of lush equatorial foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduced during the Cold War era when Berlin remained a divided city, this poster represents the artistic achievement of Tierpark Berlin, East Germany's answer to the historic zoo in the West. The numbered series format reflects the DDR's commitment to public education through accessible, high-quality graphic design. Each poster served dual purposes: decorating homes and institutions while teaching citizens about exotic species from around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA standout piece for collectors of zoo memorabilia, Cold War-era ephemera, or mid-century European graphic design, this poster bridges scientific illustration and commercial art with exceptional skill.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23.0\" x 32.0\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reiner Zieger\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. Light handling creases in upper border. Light border wear. Please use the photo zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition. *Additional photos available upon request. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45288540242035,"sku":"P8396","price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/poster-9274-research-detail-berlin16-m-MYDJyZx14KUB4lxdlblDNrmRbm8lyT.jpg?v=1785522772","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/products\/berlin-zoo-15","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}