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Antikbar One sheet ski poster vintage travel poster for the
Davos Parsenn ski resort in Switzerland was created by the Swiss artist Martin Peikert. It was published around 1955-1957 by A. Trüb et Cie in Aarau, Switzerland.
Poster Details
Artist: Martin Peikert
Location: Davos, Switzerland
Depicted Peaks: The poster highlights the Weissfluh mountain at 2820m and the Parsenn ski area at 2660m. Davos town is situated at 1560m.
Imagery: The colorful image features a smiling lady skier in red and black, with a cable car (gondola) and a funicular train visible in the background.
Historical Context: Parsenn is known as the cradle of skiing in Switzerland, with a famous 12 km (7.5 miles) long descent to the town of Küblis. The funicular railway, visible in the poster, links Davos to the ski area. |
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