1987 Dutch Tulips Keukenhof Poster, Lisse Holland, The Netherlands, tulip gardens, flower fields and bulbs, wall art decor
$105.14
1987 Dutch Tulips Keukenhof Poster, Lisse Holland, The Netherlands, tulip gardens, flower fields and bulbs, wall art decor
This is an Dutch tulip poster from 1987, and shows the spring scene in the Keukenhof flower tulip gardens, the sun is shining through the fresh green leaves and serenity.
Dimensions: 38 in x 25 in (98 cm x 63 cm)
Lisse is a town in the Bollenstreek of South Holland. Most visitors come here in spring, to admire the blooming flower fields and the flower gardens of the Keukenhof. With over 800,000 visitors during the two months it's open every year, Keukenhof is one of the main tourist attractions in the Netherlands.
The Keukenhof tulip gardens were created in 1949, as a flower exposition initiated by Lisse's mayor and some prominent local flower bulb growers. Since its opening in 1950, visitor numbers rapidly increased. The local sandy soils proved very suited for the growth of tulips and other bulbeous flowers, bringing economic growth and wealth to Lisse and the surrounding regions. In late medieval times, the area of Lisse belonged to the gardens and hunting grounds of Slot Teylingen, a castle in nearby Teylingen of which now only ruins remain. Among that castle's most prominent inhabitants was Jacqueline, Countess of Hainaut, who lived there in the 15th century. Legend has it that herbs for her kitchen ('keuken', in Dutch) were gathered where the Keukenhof is now, hence the name of the park.
Keukenhof Castle (opposite the Keukenhof park) was built around 1642 by Adriaen Maertensz Block, who had served as a captain and commander for the VOC on the Maluku Islands. In 1840 the castle's park was re-designed by Zocher and son, who also designed the famous Vondelpark in Amsterdam. This design laid the foundations for the current park. The castle was extended in 1865 and has been thoroughly renovated.
Because of the age of these posters, there are areas of wear and tear, particularly on the edges. I have done my best to take photos where they are torn or stained. The good news is that when framed, the tears press up well against glass, and edges can be hidden by mats. Any wear picked up from years are part of the vintage charm.
When framed these colourful and detailed posters, with vibrant colours can become a centre piece for any room, to remind us of a simpler time.
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