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Small poster
vintage travel poster for the German city of Munich (München), titled in German as München – Das Tor zum Süden, which translates to "Munich – The Gateway to the South".
The poster, an original mid-20th century design (circa 1950s) by the artist Rolf Ege, promotes tourism to the Bavarian capital. The artwork features:
The Siegestor (Victory Gate): The scene is depicted through the archway of this historical landmark.
Cityscape: Beyond the arch, a street view of Munich's Ludwigstrasse is visible, featuring other notable landmarks such as the twin towers of the Frauenkirche and the Theatinerkirche.
Style: The illustration uses a vibrant, graphic, and colorful style that is characteristic of the Art Deco period in travel advertising. |
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