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official poster for the 1936 Berlin Summer Olympics, designed by German artist Franz Würbel. The poster was widely distributed in 34 countries and 19 languages to promote the games.
Poster Details
Artist: Franz Würbel (1896-?)
Design Elements: The poster features a golden, classical figure of an Olympian victor with a laurel wreath, rising behind the Quadriga sculpture atop the Brandenburg Gate, a famous Berlin landmark. The five Olympic rings appear at the top in their original colors.
Text: The text reads "GERMANY, BERLIN 1936, 1-16 AUGUST, OLYMPIC GAMES". The version in the image is the English language variant.
Historical Context: The 1936 Olympics were used by the Nazi regime for propaganda purposes to present a facade of a peaceful and hospitable Germany to the world. Jesse Owens |
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