{"product_id":"berlin-zoo-4","title":"Tierpark Berlin, Lion","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis epic Tierpark Berlin poster transforms the king of beasts into a bold graphic statement, capturing the distinctive visual language of East German design. The lion's magnificent mane radiates outward in dynamic strokes of golden yellow and black, while his direct gaze commands attention with an almost hypnotic intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCreated for East Berlin's Tierpark, which opened in 1955 as the German Democratic Republic's answer to West Berlin's historic zoo, this poster represents the best of socialist-era graphic design: bold simplification, limited color palette, and strong visual impact achieved through masterful economy of means. The artist K. Rietschel employs sweeping brushwork-like strokes that suggest both the texture of the mane and the energy of the animal itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA standout piece for collectors of zoo posters, Cold War-era design, or anyone seeking dramatic animal imagery with genuine artistic merit. The bold yellow, black, and blue color scheme makes this an exceptionally versatile piece for interior display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33.0\" x 23.25\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e K. Rietschel\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. Light creasing in upper center border. Light creasing in upper and lower left border. Note small crease to left center of face. Faint stray printer marks in upper left quadrant. 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":45288536375411,"sku":"P8385","price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/poster-9252-research-detail-berlin3-m-Njti5IR3mSreC8YLaVsCjlZCISkIo8.jpg?v=1785450858","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/products\/berlin-zoo-4","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}