{"product_id":"germany-wants-to-see-you","title":"Germany Wants to See You","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis original 1935 travel poster was issued under the slogan \u003cem\u003eGermany Wants To See You\u003c\/em\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artwork features the Burgtor, a fortified city gate completed in 1444 in the Hanseatic city of \u003cstrong\u003eLübeck\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Size\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 29.0\" x 19.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Condition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44222380245107,"sku":"P6858-2","price":565.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/travel_germany_wants_to_see_you_linen_BM19168_B.jpg?v=1768087471","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/products\/germany-wants-to-see-you","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}